--- title: New Year Diet Plans description: The resolution of losing weight can be very daunting. 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As we begin the new year, many individuals will be making new year resolutions. A very common new year resolution is losing weight. Especially after the likely weight gain from the holiday season. The average American’s weight increases by one to two pounds during the holiday season. Even though it might not seem like much, this weight can add up if it is never lost. This excess weight can increase your risk for certain diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.   The resolution of losing weight this new year can be very daunting. The concept of dieting and adequate nutrition can be complicated but here are a few general tips: 1. Weight loss goal: It is important to set a weight loss goal. Your initial goal should be to avoid gaining any additional weight. Once you have your starting goal, you can track your progress and create milestones. 2. Diets are a lifestyle change: There are a variety of small changes you can incorporate in your life to change your eating habits. Some changes include using smaller plates for portion control, eating slowly to allow yourself to listen to your body's fullness signals, and keeping healthy snacks around instead of processed foods. Studies have found there is not one single best diet for weight loss. Therefore, it is essential to choose an eating plan that includes foods you enjoy and that you are able to stick with. 3. Exercise: Exercise alone will likely not be enough for weight loss; however, regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. You don’t need to start intense workouts or start going to the gym daily to see these benefits. Exercise tolerance can be increased over time. You can make small changes such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or starting to walk 10 minutes a day. Changing your diet is all about balance. Don't beat yourself up for any setbacks. Instead, use a positive approach and focus on your progress. You can talk to your family physician to help figure out what plan is best for you, monitor your progress, and provide support along the way. ![Abraham 2-1](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Abraham%202-1.jpg?width=129&height=194&name=Abraham%202-1.jpg)Dr. Abraham is a resident physician who sees patients of all ages and provides obstetrical services at Lone Star Family Health Center, a non-profit 501©3 Federally Qualified Health Center operating facilities in Conroe, Spring, Willis, Grangerland, and Huntsville, and serving as home to a fully integrated Family Medicine Residency Program to increase the number of Family Medicine physicians for Texas and our community. ## Related Articles [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sheehy.jpg?width=500&name=Sheehy.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/the-best-protection-is-early-detection) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles), [Cancer](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/cancer) --- ### [The Best Protection is Early Detection](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/the-best-protection-is-early-detection) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there is no better time to talk about the most common cancer in American women (except skin can... 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