Set realistic weight loss goals: One to two pounds per week is a great place to start. Follow a balanced diet: Eat proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.

You have set a goal for yourself but 2 PM hits and your stomach is growling. And before you know it, you are already through half the pack of chips and there goes your calorie intake of the day.

It’s possible to push through a weight-loss plateau – the key is first knowing why the pounds are no longer coming off. It could be attributed straying from your meal plan, increasing your ...