Insure a supportive circle of family and friends. Surround yourself with a healthy environment: whether at home or at work, healthy foods in your kitchen and fridge are main pillars of a successful weight-loss program. Keep healthy foods in your kitchen at all times- avoid buying and storing sweets, biscuits and candies in your cupboards. When shopping, stay away from the sweets’ aisle. Make sure washed raw vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, mint…) are always available and ready-to-eat. Read food labels (Nutrition Facts) when purchasing packaged foods (breads, cheeses, labneh) and compare the serving sizes of the “light” vs. the “regular” product.
Tip
Decide to adopt a lifetime of new choices and behaviours.
The Weight-loss Challenge Be aware that it is a lifetime commitment. Keep in mind that the challenge will be your ability to maintain the weight loss. Remember that “good will” fades away with time. Decide to adopt a lifetime of new choices and behaviours. Set realistic, progressive and specific goals for weight-loss.
I always say: A successive weight loss is based on
30% Healthy Food Selection
30% Active Lifestyle
40% Exercise
Bring cooking water to a boil before adding vegetables. Allowing water to heat up slowly with the vegetables in it destroys more nutrients. Better yet, steam or microwave vegetables just until crisp-tender.
Insure a supportive circle of family and friends. 
