4 Tricks to Make New Habits Stick!

March 09, 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! "Write down your challenges and obstacles. Then do some problem-solving and come up with specific strategies to help deal with them. The more honest you are with yourself, the greater the likelihood you'll succeed." — Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Healthy Habits 4 ways to make new habits stick Tired of the constant stop and start of yo-yo dieting? Having a hard time staying committed to your weight-loss goals? All of us approach the process of personal change a little differently, which is why the Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to be easily adapted to suit your lifestyle needs and preferences. Read on to learn how to do just that, and take a cue from these key principles as you work to adopt new habits. Follow these principles » Overcome Obstacles Cope with social eating pressure Are your friends and family more likely to support you in going for a walk or going out for pizza? Research shows that the health decisions of your social circle can greatly influence the choices you make and how healthy they are. Learn how to prevent negative influences from sabotaging your efforts with these tips. Practice these strategies » Today's Cooking Tip Healthy cooking made easier You can make your cooking healthier and still enjoy great-tasting meals with very simple strategies. Here are four tips to try: 1. Use herbs and spices instead of salt or butter. 2. Depending on the recipe, replace oil with low-sodium broth, cooking spray or water. 3. When steaming food, use a flavorful liquid or add seasonings to the water to enhance the flavor. 4. Try a stir-fry! You need only a small amount of oil or cooking spray for this cooking method. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Asthma & Allergic Asthma - See Symptoms & Treatment Info Allergic Asthma is a Type of Asthma. Learn More & See a Treatment Option. 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 Friday March 09, 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