If your new year's resolution was to lose weight, and you've stuck with it, chances are you've already lost 1 to 4 pounds. The good news is that while some of this weight loss is water, the balance is body fat. Over the next four to 12 weeks you eventually will settle into losing maybe a pound or two each week. And, go out of your way to avoid fats, both those that are already in foods and any that you might add to food.
All fats have lots of calories.
At 255 calories per ounce, they provide more than twice as many calories as either proteins or carbohydrates. The same goes for alcohol, which has approximately 200 calories per ounce. Don't forget that many sport-related injuries of the ankles, shins, knees and hips are due to improper footwear. So, if you're a regular walker, runner, basketball player, dancer or racket sport enthusiast, don't hesitate to invest in a new pair of shoes after eight to 12 months. If you're a walker, jogger or runner, this likely means a new pair every 350 to 400 miles.