PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — There is something special about a New Year's resolution that gives us hope for change. The symbolism of a new year and a new start lends itself to people making lifestyle changes.
It only takes a few weeks on a diet to realize that losing weight and maintaining a healthy diet is hard. It not only takes discipline, but you also have to be a smart shopper to find the foods you need.
The reality is, a good diet should be a lifetime goal — not a months-long fad. In fact, more than 80% of people who lose a great deal of weight put it back on in five years.
If you have started a diet and failed, you don't have to wait for the end of 2024 to start again. Your body doesn't care whether you start eating healthier in January or June.
Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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