6 expert tips on how to start the diet –

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1. Know what you want

Did the beginning of the year bring you the will to change? Ride the wave and take a minute to think about what exactly you want. It is shed those last few pounds balance, whether doing a complete dietary re-education to lose weight and improve your quality of life, the important thing is that your main objective is clear.

2. Look for a professional

Before starting any diet, seek the help of a nutritionist. “The specialist will help you define the best food plan to follow according to your physical and mental health”, says Maria Flavia Sgavioli, nutritionist at Estima Nutrição, in São Paulo.

3. Split your goals

They are what will keep you motivated throughout the process, so remember to set them realistically. Trying to lose 10 kilos in two weeks will only frustrate you. “Taking one step at a time is the secret to making healthy eating and losing weight into habits”, says the expert.

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4. Start ASAP

The important thing is to start. Don’t expect perfect conditions – press play and adapt as you go. “Every initial change requires a greater effort, but over time, new habits become routine, which ends up making everything easier”, explains Maria Flavia.

5. Organize yourself well

There’s no point in planning, planning and planning if the execution doesn’t work the way it should. Organize the purchases for the week, meal times for the day, the menu throughout the week, the lunchboxes… “Sometimes, the difficulty in sticking to the diet is nothing more than constant exposure to unplanned situations”, says Maria Flavia.

6. Keep a food diary

Writing down what you eat during the day helps you map out your choices. This makes it easier to see where and when slips are happening. Therefore, to identify and escape temptation, record all the details of your food in a notebook dedicated especially to that.