You’ve heard all the hype, the gimmicks, the mystical ancient tricks that are supposed to be your shortcuts to lasting weight loss success… If only it were that easy, right? The one thing we do know is that healthy, lasting weight loss doesn’t happen overnight, but it is something you can have if you follow the right plan. However you decide to begin your weight loss journey, take a moment to read the following tip and keep it in mind along the way.

GET SOME SLEEP!

Too little sleep, and your body won’t function
and you’ll gain and retain weight. Maybe it’s a
coincidence, but 68% of us don’t get 8 hours of sleep per night, and almost the same percent is overweight. Sleep, and you’re body will de-stress, de-tox, and retain less cortisol to make you gain weight.

And remember…It’s the inches – not the pounds. Many people look to lose pounds, but that can be misleading. Did you know that 1lb. of fat is the size of a large grapefruit? 1Lb. of lean muscle is the size of a small tangerine. By boosting exercise you’ll lose inches, but may not lose pounds. But this is good, as muscle burns more calories and can help keep you healthier. So don’t focus on the scale, focus on how your clothes fit. That’s the true test of weight loss.

I wish you the greatest luck and success as you embark on your challenge.

Jackie Patterson – Body by Vi, Director