12 Weight Loss Tips to Keep You Motivated

By Connie Crawley, M.S., R.D., L.D.

Have you made a resolution to lose weight? We can help! We asked members of DIABETIC LIVING's advisory board to share their top 12 weight-control tips. Use their tips to get started, stay motivated, or invigorate your weight loss routine.

12 Weight Loss Tips to Keep You Motivated

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Make Every Step Count

Daily physical activity is essential to losing weight and keeping it off. Marty Irons, R.Ph., CDE, says a pedometer is a great way to measure your progress in a fun way.

Try It Now: Using your pedometer, track the steps you currently take and add 200 per week until you reach 10,000 steps a day (which is about 5 miles). Joanne Gallivan, M.S., R.D., recommends using the National Diabetes Education Program's free food and activity tracker, which you can order online.

Your Game Plan

Next: Record What You Eat

12 Weight Loss Tips to Keep You Motivated

Have you made a resolution to lose weight? We can help! We asked members of DIABETIC LIVING's advisory board to share their top 12 weight-control tips. Use their tips to get started, stay motivated, or invigorate your weight loss routine.

Make Every Step Count

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