Now is the time to focus on a weight loss program so you look better, become more confident and feel like a winner says Karen Miller-Kovach, R.D. and Chief Scientist for Weight Watchers International.

A simple way to start is by giving up calorie-laden comfort foods — like cobblers, pot roast and macaroni & cheese and replacing them with lighter offerings such as fruit salad, grilled fish and vegetable kabobs.

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“Setting realistic goals is the first step for a good weight loss plan,” said Miller-Kovach. “By focusing on losing a mere 10% of your body weight the health and psychological benefits will immediately follow.”

Understanding the special needs of today’s dieters, Weight Watchers program is geared to helping people attain their goals while maintaining a healthy diet and not depriving oneself of food.

Weight Watchers offers these tips to help you look your best:

  • Ditch the bus, car or mass transit and walk to and from the office or store. Not only will adding a little exercise help you burn extra calories it can also energize and help you unwind after a busy day.
  • Pull out your favorite shorts outfit or bathing suit and try it on. If it is snug at first, not to worry — try it on again each week after following your new eating plan and feel inspired by the changes in your body.
  • Take advantage of the extra hours of daylight and try a new sport or hobby.
  • Defrost your freezer and clean out the refrigerator. Stock up on fresh produce as it comes into season.
  • Eat your fruit; don’t drink it. Instead of drinking fruit drinks enjoy the fresh offerings at the supermarket. A piece of fruit is much more filling than juice.
  • If you bite it, write it (in your food diary). Tracking what you eat, as well as how much you exercise and how much you weigh will help to keep you motivated and make your ultimate goal seem more attainable.
  • Stock up on emergency snacks that are almost freebies: these choices are only 1 POINT®: a lollipop, biscotti, 2 graham crackers, 2 gingersnaps, a frozen fruit juice bar, 3 cups of light microwave popcorn, 23 pretzel sticks, 8 small pretzel twists, or 2 large sweet pickles. So whether your craving is sweet, salty or sour, you should be able to satisfy it.

    • To learn more about Weight Watchers, visit http://www.weightwatchers.com or for information about Weight Watchers meeting locations, call 1-800-651-6000.

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