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No matter what diet or weight loss plan you follow, it seems you’re bound to hit a plateau eventually. Hitting a plateau is essentially when your results start to slow down and finding the motivation to keep going can be a bit frustrating.  It happens to the best of us. Whether you’re on a low-carb plan or are following an intermittent fasting weight loss program, the plateau can feel inevitable. The good news is that many have overcome it and you can too if you have the right mindset and consider the following tips. Inspire Yourself It’s easy to let the number on the scale dictate how you feel about your progress, although your weight loss goal is really only part of the equation. When that number hasn’t moved much in a week or two, it’s easy to get discouraged and feel like this is as good as it gets. Having a positive mindset is probably the most crucial part of breaking through a plateau, so take a moment to look back and inspire yourself. If you took ...

Meeting your health goals, be it to lose weight or eat healthier foods (or both!), feels nearly impossible for some, while for others the process appears effortless. The truth is, anyone can conquer their health goals, including weight loss, with the help of an effective weight loss meal plan and the right fitness routine.  In recent years, low-carb diet phasing has shown success for many people, but as you go down that path, you might start missing your favorite carb-filled foods: buns, bread, pasta, potatoes, and more. The good news is you can have variations of these foods with a low-carb twist if you know what to use. Here are five low-carb substitutes to try: Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti is an all-time favorite comfort food for many. It’s filling, tasty, and versatile. The thing is, this crab-loaded dish doesn’t fit in a low-carbohydrate diet. Luckily, nature invented a vegetable version of pasta in spaghetti squash that is just as fork-twistingly fun to ...

At the start of every new year, millions of people across the country create lists of resolutions. Much of the time, these lists include health goals like “lose X amount of weight this year,” or “go to the gym X times a week.” As you probably know, many of these goals are a lot easier said than done. However, at the beginning of the year with the calendar switching over, it’s easy to hold onto the “new year, new me” mindset. But what happens when you fast-forward a couple of months? The goals that once seemed conquerable now feel like mountains too steep to climb. What does it take to get up those mountains? Well, it all comes down to your habits—and more importantly—sticking to those habits. Particularly the healthy ones. Let’s go over a few tips to help you achieve your health goals and reach the summits you’re facing in 2019. Stay Away From Crash Diets It seems that every few weeks a new diet trend takes over. One week, carbs are bad, and the next, it’s fats. On...

Some interesting shifts are occurring in the weight loss world, thanks in part to what some call “dieter fatigue” and a movement toward more positive body image and perceptions. Marketdata LLC reports that the number of active dieters has decreased by approximately 10% since 2015, lowering the number of dieters to 97 million people in the U.S. Unlike diet trends of the past, Americans are eschewing traditional, low-calorie frozen meals and turning to more natural, less processed foods. However, meal replacement plans such as shakes and nutrition bars remain popular.   The report concludes, “Today's dieters are focused on 'clean eating', convenience, and results. They want simple plans and an affordable price, with no side effects, and peer support platforms.”   These sentiments have aided in the popularity of several diets and practices (as well as a promising weight loss meal plan ) that focus less on caloric deficits and more on healthy ingredients,...