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5 nutrition tips to ace your New Year diet goals

5 nutrition tips to ace your New Year diet goals
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Suraj Iyer

Published: 1 Jan 2021 6:25 AM GMT

New Year resolutions are one of the most common decisions many people make across the world. This ranges from improving mindset, increasing productivity or improving work-life balance. However, this also means improving one’s fitness and lifestyle.

Among the many common New Year’s resolutions that are made, is sticking to a good diet. However, many confuse the concept of diet with many misconceptions that have been propagated. Here are five nutrition tips that will help one ace their New Year diet goals.

Avoid fad diets

Any diet that claims to provide a whole host of health benefits and aid in quick fixes is also likely to wean off your lifestyle faster. Diets should not mean restrictive eating but rather healthy eating. Many influencers promote healthy and tasty recipes that can help one fulfill their cravings without having to rely on processed foods.

Consistency will reward you

All bodies respond in a different manner. This applies to nutrition too, as one may notice faster results from a particular diet than somebody else. However, adopting fitness and healthy eating as part of your lifestyle comes with consistency, as many initial benefits prove to be permanent once you keep at it for a significant period of time. Quick fixes are just as easy to undo, and long term benefits will stick with you.

Be part of a community

Social media is a blessing for many. Countless other people may have the same goal as you, which can lead to a community. Signing up on various social media platforms which have their own community can help with a sense of belonging and advice when needed. It shows that nobody is alone and undertaking a new year resolution does not have to be a solo activity.

Exercise and diet

Though it goes hand-in-hand with exercise, many often choose diets to achieve their weight loss or weight gain goals. The truth is - resistance training and cardio can help one achieve their weight goals faster. This comes with the added host of benefits that are associated with regular weight training and cardiovascular activity.

Trust in the process

Though there are many guides and cookbooks on how to do a diet the right way, it boils down to personal experience. Modifying healthy changes to any diet should be consistent over time and everyone’s experiences may vary. It is important to trust the process and modify the changes along the way that are right for you.

Also read: How important is nutrition along with exercise?

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