Weight-Loss Strategy #3. Make changes gradually.
Trying to make too many changes too quickly can leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Instead, ease into exercise; do not overdo it. Even worse, don’t overdo it, injure yourself, and end up worse off than before.
Incorporate low-fat eating in stages. For example, if you typically drink whole milk, switch to reduced-fat (2%) milk, then to low-fat (1%), and then finally to fat-free milk.
Read labels at the store. Go for the lower fat dairy or fewer calorie choices, ones with whole grains rather than white, brown rice instead of white. Avoid products high in sodium, as they can cause you to retain a fair amount of water weight.
