10 Tips for Weight Loss

Many people struggle with losing weight. We have told you that it is important to determine your Hauser Diet Type by coming in to Caring Medical and getting Diet Typing. Despite being "typed" and learning which types of foods – carbs, protein, or fats – are best for you and in which proportions, it is still important to remember some key weight loss tips. Here are a few that have helped many of our patients:

1. Set realistic goals to lose weight slowly (1 or 2 lbs per week). Losing too much too quickly may result in health problems, as well as cause you to regain quickly after resume eating the way you used to eat. Try to make lifestyle changes in your diet for life – not just to lose weight.

2. Consistency. This applies not only to eating, but to exercising as well. The older we get, the more we realize that we must be consistent with our eating patterns and with our exercise. When we feel like we are gaining weight, it is often because we lost our consistency. Your weight and general health will reflect what you do and eat most of the time.

3. Exercise burns fat quickly and gives you energy. There seem to be many different opinions about whether you need to exercise to lose weight or just change your diet. We believe you need to do both for many reasons and the main two for us are: first of all, you feel better and look better, and can prevent diseases! and number two, you are able to eat more than if you didn’t exercise! HA! It’s true – we all know it!

4. Work on Muscle building.. Just doing small amounts of weight training and/or CORE training can make a big difference (especially for women). Muscle burns more than fat.

5. Metabolic rate. Raising your metabolic rate will use energy which either burns fat or stops fat being stored. Exercise will raise you metabolic rate. We have also found that spicy/hot foods can also contribute.

6. Planning. Plan what you are going to eat. Not planning is one of the key reasons we overeat or do not eat the right foods. Planning makes sure you stick to your your Hauser Diet and don't accidentally eat the wrong thing. If you find it difficult to plan or just don't have the time try using some of our recipes in the animal specific pages or look around at other recipe sites. Don’t be afraid to try new things! Be adventurous with your food!

7. Eat regularly and often. Always have breakfast, lunch and dinner - every day. If you are a Lion or an Otter, it is particularly important that you also eat small snacks between meals.

8. Eat good food. You’ve heard it before. Eat real food – not food from a box. Fresh is best! Organic is better! Shop in the produce aisles at the store.

9. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated all day helps your general fitness and health which is particularly important when exercising regularly and burning fat.

10. Listen to your body. Your body will let you know how it is doing and what it needs. Try not to eat as a stress reliever. Eat when you’re hungry. Stop when you are full.

These are the things that have helped us, along with many of our clients. If you would like additional assistance, feel free to make an appointment with our nutrition and lifestyle coach! We’d be happy to help get you started!