The Leaf | Healthy Weight Loss Blog

Is it just us or does it feel like Halloween was just yesterday? And yet here we are, already in the throes of the winter holidays. If you’re anything like us, you absolutely love the holidays. But what you don’t love is the impact they can have on the healthy habits you work so hard to stick to. Our Christmas Workout Challenge can help you stay in shape and maintain your healthy habits throughout the season. Doesn’t it feel like, despite your best efforts, your clean diet flies out the window the second talk turns to the holidays? Food-packed festivities mean your healthy eating regimen can take quite a hit. And while there are plenty of tried and true strategies for minimizing the diet damage—bringing your own healthy dishes, loading up on water and focusing on family and fun instead of food—the reality is, all of the celebrations can take a toll. That’s why it’s especially important to keep up with your exercise routine this time of year. While the uptick in social events and err...

Between the holidays and the increased time spent inside, losing weight in the winter can feel like an impossible feat. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be that hard. In fact, with the right support system and an easy weight loss meal plan, your journey will not only be doable but enjoyable. At Nutrisystem , we believe that losing weight shouldn’t have to mean giving up the foods that you love. When you take an approach where you feel deprived, it’s hard to stick to it. That’s why we’ve specifically crafted our easy weight loss meal plan to be flexible while still offering plenty of support. Plus, you don’t have to give up the foods you love to lose weight! If you’re considering trying Nutrisystem this winter, we believe that it can be an amazing, life-changing choice that you won’t regret. Still not convinced? Here are seven reasons to try Nutrisystem this season. 5 Surprising Reasons Winter is the Best Time to Lose Weight Read More 1. Get Your Comfort Food Fix There’...

If you got a step-counting watch or a fancy new pedometer for the holidays, the frigid weather of January and February can be an extra bummer: Every hour, your new gadget buzzes to remind you to get up and meet your hourly steps goals. But it’s so cold outside! You don’t have to pile on 10,000 layers to go out and reach your steps goals. With a little creativity, you  can get moving all winter without turning into an icicle. Here are seven ways to meet your steps goals while you wait for spring: 1. Head to the mall. Mall walking sounds like a throwback exercise, but it’s actually increased in popularity since the ‘90s: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, malls are the second-most popular place to take a walk, after your own neighborhood. If you’re worried you’ll spend too much, borrow a trick from America’s most experienced mall walkers: Go early, before most of the stores have opened. You’ll also gain another benefit—in studies of mall walking, parti...

Dropping extra pounds can be tough enough. Add frigid temps and extra merrymaking to the task and it can feel even more challenging. But don’t let the dog days of winter derail your diet. Committing to a program like Nutrisystem can keep you on track with your weight loss goals. We’ve rounded up 10 simple, Nutrisystem-approved tips to help you lose weight this December. Why You Gain Weight in Winter: 5 Science-Backed Reasons Read More Here are 10 tips to help you drop pounds this December: 1. Ease up on coffee concoctions. If you take a look at the average seasonal latte from a popular coffeehouse, a large size topped with whipped cream can contain almost 500 calories and high amounts of sugar. As much as you enjoy a hot coffee on a cool morning, those fancy brews and other sugar-sweetened beverages (like sodas and flavored fruit drinks) are no good for your waistline. Research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , shows that regularly consuming sugar-...