Losing weight isn’t easy, especially around the holidays when treats abound. You know you should shed extra pounds to improve your overall health, and if weight loss is one of your resolutions for 2026, now is the right time to get going on your goals.
If you’re unsure where to start, reach out to Dr. Lori Scott and her team at Lori Scott Family Care in Kinston, North Carolina. We have the tools to help you become a new, healthier you in this new year: losing weight and keeping it off for good.
Shedding excess weight isn’t easy, especially if you don’t know where to begin. When you want to lose weight, the following three tips will set you up for success:
An effective way to begin is getting active. You don’t have to train to run a marathon, but you should move each day. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week to build a healthy lifestyle and to burn calories.
The key to losing weight is to expend more calories than you consume. In addition to increasing your activity, creating a caloric deficit sets you up to lose weight safely and successfully. It takes planning so you know exactly how many calories you eat and how many you expend, and Dr. Scott can help.
Water makes up most of the body and contains no calories. Drinking water helps you feel full, eat less, and stay healthy as you lose weight.
To kick-start your weight loss journey, it’s crucial to eliminate overly processed foods, high-sugar treats, and high-fat foods. A whole-food diet can help you shed excess weight.
Start by eliminating sugary or calorie-filled drinks and drink water instead of soda or sweet coffee drinks. Add in fruits and vegetables you like to make your diet more successful. Eat lean proteins like chicken, fish, and tofu to feel full longer.
A treat is fine occasionally, but focus on whole foods and limit splurges to about once a week to avoid weight gain or plateaus.
To help you reach your weight loss goals in 2026, especially if diet and exercise alone aren’t cutting it, Dr. Scott provides a structured medical weight loss program that includes meal plans, accountability, and regular weigh-ins to support success. She also offers B12 injections and appetite suppressants to aid in weight loss.
Dr. Scott takes bloodwork to get a baseline of your health. She evaluates your health, your body mass index, and your goals to determine which approach best meets your needs. Her guidance and support ensure you stay on track.
Another option is the hCG diet regimen. It’s a way to boost your metabolism and burn fat faster than diet and exercise alone. It may be an option if you’re struggling to lose weight with other methods.
Contact Lori Scott Family Care today to start off 2026 on the right foot with weight loss for a healthier you.
