The Leaf | Healthy Weight Loss Blog

The New Year is almost here, and with it, the resolutions: More than half of Americans make resolutions each January. The most common one? You guessed it: To lose weight. If you’re one of the millions making this pledge to pare down, make this the New Year where you don’t just resolve, but succeed: Take a few cues from New Year’s Eve to help make 2024 the year you’re on track—so next December’s New Year’s party is the one where you celebrate reaching your goal instead of resolving to start again. Start with these seven simple, New Year’s-inspired tips. 1. Forget Staying Up Until Midnight: Get More Sleep! While hucksters try to sell you pills, potions and cure-alls, one of the best ways to boost for your health is in your bedroom: Getting adequate sleep has been shown to lower your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. It could even help you live longer: Scientists have found that “short sleepers”  (commonly less than seven hours per night, often less than five hour

When it comes to staying healthy during the holidays, party food can pose a major challenge. It might seem as though no matter where you turn, there are enticing treats everywhere. But now you have a secret weapon to overcome these holiday temptations: the air fryer! This kitchen countertop appliance helps to give foods a crunchy exterior without submerging them in oils packed with fat and calories. That means you can still feel like you’re indulging in all of your favorite fried foods and won’t miss out on any holiday fun. We’ve rounded up a list of 20 air fryer appetizers that you can whip up for your New Year’s party. They’re all Nutrisystem -approved and absolutely delicious! Click on the recipe name, image or link below each description to get the full recipe. 1. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips > No more bagged chips for your holiday party! Tortilla chips are the most satisfying when they are hot and fresh—and with your air fryer you can whip up a batch easily. These chips are s

Happy YOU Year! Now’s the time to lose the weight and become your healthiest self. Whether you have significant weight to lose or just want to shed a few pesky pounds that showed up over the holidays, the new year is a great time to tackle your weight loss goals. Nothing says clean slate like tossing last year’s calendar in the trash and hanging up a brand new one. But if you’re like most people, setting a goal and putting a plan into motion are two very different things. Even for those who get off to a good start, life can end up getting in the way. For a weight loss resolution, that could mean finding yourself reverting back to old eating habits or skipping workout sessions. Without structure and support, it can be really hard to keep working toward those healthy living goals. Trust us; we get it. Here’s the good news: The Nutrisystem weight loss plan was designed for people like you–people who want to lose weight but aren’t exactly sure the best way to go about doing it. 10

Work out an hour a day! Lose 20 pounds! Stop eating cookies! These may sound like some of the overly-ambitious promises you make at the start of every year, only to break a few weeks later. Get-healthy goals are good, but only if you can actually keep them. Here at Nutrisystem, our mission is to make healthy living easier. We want you to succeed at this. And this year, to help you get off to a successful start, we’re dishing out 10 New Year’s resolutions to consider making in 2024. They’re realistic and achievable, so you won’t abandon them in a month. Plus, they’ll help jumpstart your journey toward a happier, healthier you. Here’s to the very best year yet! Check out these 10 New Year’s resolutions for a healthy 2024: 1. Aim to drop one to two pounds a week. We can’t say it enough: being overweight or obese increases your risk for a number of health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Plus, obese adults often report experiencing more aches and

The delicious holiday desserts that adorn your Christmas table can also help you stick to your healthy diet. With these 20 healthy holiday dessert recipes, you can enjoy the best of both worlds and indulge your sweet tooth without completely derailing your weight loss plans. 1. Holiday Gingerbread Rice Krispies > Here’s a fun twist on gingerbread boys—make them out of crispy rice cereal! You’ll follow similar directions to making Rice Krispies treats but add some ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to give them that classic gingerbread flavor. Then use your cookie cutter and some decorations to bring these Holiday Gingerbread Rice Krispies to life. You can also make a chocolate version with cocoa powder! 2. Holiday Jell-O Cups > These fun Holiday Jell-O Cups use sugar-free lime and strawberry Jell-O to make a decorative (and delicious) red and green treat. Top with Cool Whip to finish it off. It’s festive, fun and very diet-friendly at a mere 27.3 calories per cup. 3. Chocolat