Wednesday, December 23, 2020

This New Year, Resolve to Get Healthy -- But Don’t Focus on the Scale

mother buying healthy food in the store
The New Year is when it’s traditional to make resolutions to take off that weight you gained over the holidays. This is getting more attention than ever this year when many of us want to lose the pounds we’ve gained during the COVID-19 quarantine.

However, with weight gain and loss, the primary focus is your good health. Our physicians recommend you put your energy into establishing a healthy lifestyle.

Seek Help from a Dietician 

A key component of medical care for adults in Rockville, MD, is helping the patient develop healthful practices. This includes eating plenty of lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Such healthy habits take the weight off and keep it off as long as you persist with this positive behavior. 

Your physician can refer you to a dietician, a professional who helps patients lose weight by establishing a healthy lifestyle, including sound nutrition and regular exercise. These professionals are there to help you incorporate healthy behaviors into your lifestyle. 

We don’t want to see you starve yourself for short-term weight loss that creeps back on as soon as the diet is over. Instead, with medical care for adults in Rockville, MD, we provide you with oversight and resources that lead to long-term weight loss and management.