What to eat, what to eat, what to eat...

Please realize that there is NOT a one-size-fits-all approach to safe, sustainable weight loss. Certain health issues (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) may necessitate other considerations when attempting weight loss.

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There are essentially 4 different weight loss strategies:
- Eat less calories through healthier food choices.
- Eat less calories through smaller portions.
- Burn more calories through physical activity.
- A combination

Let's start with healthier food choices. Most of us know which foods aren't particularly diet-friendly (fries, anyone???). However, with so many conflicting experts & studies, knowing what to eat can feel anywhere from difficult to impossible. (Eggs... no eggs? Carbs, low-carb, or no carb? Butter or margarine? Honey, sugar, or a substitute?) When you add in well-meaning friends & family, it's enough to drive you... well, to eat.

Check out the following websites for some advice:
- Choose My Plate's Weight Management
- Reader's Digest's Are You Eating Right? Quiz
- WebMD's When Your Healthy Diet Isn't So Healthy
- Shine's Eat Like a Nutritionist

Rather learn in person? Wed. 2/6 is the last day to sign up for the Granville County Cooperative Extension's "A Healthy Weigh" FREE lunchtime class series. For more info, check out our Nutrition Deals page (lower left sidebar) or the Cooperative Extension website.