NJDiet’s 5 Lifestyle Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight

If the numbers on the scale seem to keep creeping up, rest assured: It's not just you. Studies have shown that as we age, we tend to gain 1 to 2 pounds per year, partially because what our body needs and the rate at which we burn calories at rest drops over time.

The experts at NJDiet say there are many factors beyond diet and exercise that influence your ability to maintain a healthy weight. Here are some lifestyle changes you can make that could improve your overall health, as well as your weight:

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1) Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Not only can this help you maintain a healthy weight, but it can also lower your risk for health problems including diabetes and heart disease, reduce stress, improve your mood, think more clearly, and do better in school and at work.

2) Avoid spending too much time sitting. Many of us spend much of our waking hours sitting — at work, watching TV, and scrolling through our phones. All this can contribute to muscle loss, so the experts at NJDiet suggest taking frequent breaks to stretch, move, or even take a walk. This will help keep you more alert, strengthen your muscles, increase bone density, and maintain a higher metabolism. 

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3) Don't avoid strength exercises. Some people can find it intimidating at first, but strength exercise helps build muscle and helps offset age-related declines in bone density, and can improve balance, stability, and flexibility, according to the NJDiet experts. Picking up a pair of hand weights a few times a week while watching TV or videos can really pay off over the long term.

4) Zap stress. It's virtually impossible to avoid stressors altogether, but even 5-10 minutes of meditation throughout the day, stretching, or taking a brisk walk can make a big difference in how you feel and how you handle all that life throws at you.

5) Don't be afraid to seek expert help. Professionals, like those at NJDiet, can help you cut through all that well-meaning diet and exercise advice that is overflowing on the Internet. NJDiet uses a four-component approach tailored to your DNA and bloodwork that can help you lose weight and keep it off.

If you're ready to make some important changes that can have a long-term effect, get started with an online or in-office consultation with NJDiet. Schedule today at njdiet.com or by calling 855-565-3438.