Keeping Your Diet On Track
Starting a diet is relatively easy. The hard part is sticking to it. Consumer Reports just
polled more than 3,000 of its subscribers on losing weight to see just what they did to
stay on target.
The survey found many people are using online tools to track their diet, including
Weight Watchers Online and free sites like MyFitnessPal and SparkPeople.
Respondents also relied on tried-and- true strategies to meet their weight-loss goals,
like eating more fruits and veggies, portion control, drinking more water and cutting back
on sugar.
In addition, many people used positive thinking to keep themselves on track. Consumer
Reports' survey found that thinking about how much progress you’ve made so far was
one of the better techniques for sticking with your diet. And of course exercise helps,
too.
Weight Watchers and Weight Watchers Online were the most popular commercial diet
plans in Consumer Reports' poll, but you don’t necessarily need a plan because 69
percent of those surveyed followed their own diet and exercise regimen.
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cars & trucks, and electronic gear, are available on Consumer Reports’ website.
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