By Donna V. Scaglione
Do you have a healthy eating plan in mind that you think will finally work for you? Have you set up a schedule for regular exercise? Is your resolve stronger than ever? It might seem like everything is in place so you can finally shed those extra pounds but be warned: Things will happen to throw you off track. Here are some of the dieting obstacles you’ll likely encounter and ways to push them aside to stay focused on your goal.
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Being too hard on yourself or having unrealistic expectations about weight loss can set you up for failure, nutrition experts say. Losing one to two pounds a week through healthy eating and regular exercise is realistic, and doing it with a plan that fits your lifestyle is critical. Stay away from deprivation diets, allow yourself occasional splurges, and don’t exclude entire food groups, experts say. “When something is forbidden, you almost want it more,” says New Jersey-based registered dietitian Sari Greaves.
