We’ve come a long way since January, and we appreciate you allowing us to take this weight loss journey with you. As we start to make plans, goals, and resolutions for the New Year, let’s take a moment to look back on some of the things we’ve learned in the past 12 months. Check out the slideshow below where we’ve highlighted 12 of our best weight loss tips, one for every month of 2016.

1. Year in
Review
12 of Robard's Best Weight Loss Tips from 2016
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3. 01 Refined sugar turns straight to fat, and
is one of the worst things you can
consume. It can also put you at greater
risk for dangerous co-morbidities like
diabetes. Reducing or eliminating as
much refined sugar as possible will
make an immediate impact on your
weight. Try satisfying your sweet tooth
with healthy sugars like fruit.
Cut the Sugar

4. 02
In our blog post "Kick the Can," we
reviewed the harmful affects of
diet and non-diet soda on health
and on weight. But no worries, soda
lovers... we also provided 5 tasty
and healthier alternatives to soda
that will make swearing off soda
much easier.
Replace Soda

5. 03
This past year, we explored ways to
get exercise without necessarily
having to go to the gym. Just
increasing your physical activity
throughout the day can do wonders
for your health and your weight. See
our list of 10 Fun Physical Activities,
as well as our Guest Blog post about
"Deskercise."
Increase Physical
Activity

6. 04
Technology can be extremely
helpful in staying on track with our
weight and health. Over the year,
we've reviewed a number of
different health and fitness apps to
aid you in your weight loss success.
Check out our review of 7 of these
apps, in addition to the 7-Minute
Workout app.
Use
Technology

7. 05
To eat healthier meals, you have to
start with healthy ingredients. We
provided tips on how to make your
grocery list work with your healthy
eating goals. Take a look at our 10
foods to add to your grocery list.
Make a Healthy
Grocery List

8. 06
This year we looked at the idea of
Mindfulness and how eating
mindfully can help you lose weight
by controlling overeating and
helping you make healthier food
choices. Revisit our blog on how to
incorporate mindful eating
techniques into your routine.
Eat
Mindfully

9. 07 One area of weight loss that often gets
overlooked relates to body image and
how dieters see themselves. It's easy to
get down in the dumps about our
weight, which can lead to emotional
eating and more weight gain. Read our
tips on how to improve your body image
while dieting, as well as how to
incorporate affirmations into your life.
Speak Kindly to
Yourself

10. 08
A huge cause of weight gain is
eating out, particularly with fast
food. It's so convenient, especially
when we feel like we're too busy to
cook. But when you cook at home,
you have more control over what
goes in your body. Check out our 7
recipes for healthier meals in under
30 minutes.
Cook More

11. 09 It's easy to fall victim to cravings
when we're hungry, or when we are
in the mood to cheat on the
weekends. There are many ways to
beat cravings and stay on track in
your diet. See some of our
recommendations with our 5 Tips to
Control Your Worst Food Cravings
and 5 Top Weight Loss Tips for
Weekend Cravings.
Beat Cravings

12. 10
Healthy food doesn't have to be
bland. Everyone loves eating food
that tastes good. But we don't have
to resort to burgers and milkshakes
to enjoy our meal. Check out our
guest blog on how to use spices and
herbs to make great tasting but
healthy meals.
Spice up
your meals

13. 11
Stop the Weight
Loss Rollercoaster
It's easy to feel like giving up when
you work hard to lose weight only
to gain it right back and then some.
Reread our blog posts on how to
end Yo-Yo Dieting, as well as our
Guest Blog post "5 Tips to Stop
that Weight Loss Rollercoaster."

14. 12
If there's anything we've learned
this year, it's that you don't have to
go on this journey of weight loss
alone. Seek the guidance and
support of a weight loss
professional. Read some of our
success stories like Bill DiNicola,
who lost 200 pounds in one year
after starting a weight loss
program. Start 2017 off right and
Find a Provider today.
Get Support

15. It's been a great year...
See you in 2017!
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