Learn How to Eat More, Weigh Less (Yes, Really!)

February 05, 2018 Lose the Weight. Keep It Off! Want to lose weight, feel great and be your best self? The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to help you lose up to 6 to 10 pounds in the first two weeks, and then maintain weight loss once you hit your goal. What are you waiting for? Sign up now! "Eating well takes some organization, and it takes some planning. That's why when you're going to make some lifestyle changes, it's important to evaluate where you are initially."— Kristine R. Schmitz, RDN, LD Healthy Eating Food energy density: Feel full on fewer calories So what exactly is energy density? Simply put, it's the number of calories in the amount or weight of food you eat. Foods that don't have a lot of calories packed into each bite — such as fruits and vegetables — are low in energy density. They also tend to be low in fat and high in water or fiber content. Foods high in energy density pack a lot of calories into a small volume of food; these include fatty foods, such as many fast foods, and foods high in sugar, such as soda and candy. This is why you can eat a lot more low-density foods for fewer calories. Sound good? Read on to see how this nutrition concept can impact your weight-loss success. Learn more about food energy density » Healthy Body Benefits Balance exercises to keep you fit Your ability to balance is key for maintaining a healthy, functioning body. And it's especially important as you age because it helps you prevent injuries and maintain independence. The good news is you can work on your balancing skills at home, or even in line at the grocery store. Read on for balance exercise ideas and pointers. Get these stay-fit tips » Today's Fitness Tip Step it up with a pedometer Want to get more active without overhauling your daily routine? Start using a pedometer. Set a goal, such as reaching 10,000 steps each day, and try to set new personal records. The simple process of counting and recording your steps can help you increase your physical activity. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Possible RA? Find A Prescription Treatment For Moderate or Severe RA Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. Help For Adult Depression Discover A Treatment Option For Major Depressive Disorder Today. Osteoporosis Information Treatment Is Available To Help Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday February 05, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy