A Day in the Life of a Successful Dieter

Use our step-by-step guide to dieting to shape your eating habits and lose weight.

As the associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I’m often asked for tips on boosting weight-loss success. While there’s no single answer that works for everyone, focusing on your diet and tuning up your exercise are two key elements for weight loss. Another? Having a plan. Start out the week by planning what healthy meals and exercise you can fit in during the upcoming days. There are also some things you can eat and do at certain times throughout the day to maximize your weight-loss success. Here’s a sample day in the life of a successful dieter:

—Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D. Associate Nutrition Editor for EatingWell Magazine

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