30 day weight loss challenge day 3

I'm going to try the diet

Fill in the blank with any fad diet and you're doomed for failure. A typical diet-of-the-moment requires cutting out one or more major food groups, like fruits, grains, or meats. That's simply unhealthy and can also prove overwhelming, says Amidor.

Revised resolution: Eat lean protein and veggies at every meal
A well-balanced and properly portioned eating plan that includes a variety of produce and lean meats (and the occasional sweet treat! ) will always be the ticket to long-term weight loss, Amidor says.

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30 day weight loss challenge day 1

Setting resolutions that work

by Dana Leigh SmithGet this: 30% of all New Year's resolutions are broken before February, according to a poll by the time management firm Franklin Covey. People tend to fall off the weight-loss wagon so quickly because their goals are unrealistic, says Toby Amidor, a registered dietitian based in New york city. When people feel as though they've failed, they tend to throw in the towel for good instead of giving their resolution another shot. Here, four of the nation's top diet experts reveal common weight loss resolutions that almost always backfire.

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30 day weight loss challenge day 2

I want to lose 20 pounds

Dropping 20 pounds is a great long-term goal, but dieters tend to fall off track when they have such a lofty resolution,  says Amidor.

Revised resolution: Lose 1 pound per week

Instead of taking on such a big task, focus on losing one pound a week by setting small diet and exercise goals,suggests Amidor. For example, resolve to pick skim dairy over whole and pledge to work out 30 minutes, three times a week. You'll be surprised how small tweaks can result in major change.

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