Americans are struggling with being overweight and obese now more than ever but that doesn’t have to be you. You can turn it around rather quickly. You need to make the first step to reach out for help. Don’t live another day feeling run down, tired, and achy. The benefits of losing weight will far outweigh the pleasure of eating foods that add those excess pounds. In fact all foods CAN fit and you need a plan to get your health to be your top priority. These common excuses can keep a person distant from their healthier self. As you read through below, ask yourself if you tend to use these and look for solutions instead.

Top Three Diet Excuses:

1. Too many tempting foods.  Yes we live in an “obese friendly environment". Food choices are everywhere we look.

Solution: Planning is one way to overcome this issue.  Don’t think willpower is enough. Try to rehearse make “healthier” choices in tempting situations.

1. High price of eating healthfully.  Actually the cost of lean meats, beans, frozen and fresh vegetables aren’t the root cause. According to the USDA's Economic Research Service Analysis, 86% of all vegetables and 78% of all fruits cots less than 50 cents per serving. The convenience foods are what do cost more.

Solution: Plan meals, shop from a list, shop the sales for more expensive items. Keep in mind that most “empty-calorie” foods are often more expensive than healthier choices.

1. Lack of time.  The truth is it is not easy. Try to examine where you are spending your time and then make adjustments to allow for meal preparation and planning.  Don’t forget time savers like batch cooking, healthy frozen meals, and grab and go items.

Never give up and each day can be a fresh start towards a new you! For more information about reaching a healthy weight visit us at WeightLossNebraska.com.