The Easy Way to Kick-Start Your Weight Loss Resolutions

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Are you ready to kick ass this year with your weight loss goals? Although we love every body around here, we hold three *praise hands* up for anyone who wants to eat better this year. If you need some help, try these three tips for knocking your resolutions out of the park.

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Make a Food Plan

Make a weekly meal plan before you go grocery shopping. This will help you save money and keep you from buying extra sugary snacks that are easy to grab while browsing the grocery aisle. Make a list so you can shorten the time you are in the store. Fill your grocery list with high-protein foods like grass-fed beef and free-range chicken, organic fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats like coconut oil.

Cook at Home as Much as You Can

It’s so much easier to eat better when you know what is going into your food. Processed foods are filled with bad fats, toxins, and harsh chemicals that keep us addicted to food and are bad for our health. If you cook all your food at home, you have more power to use high-quality fats, meats, and veggies to keep your plate looking fly without the harmful effects on your body.

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Stop Eating Fast Food

If there is one thing that can ruin a diet plan, it’s fast food. Save yourself the calories and extra cash by skipping the drive-thru window and eating at home.

Learn More: Need help with a shopping list? Try our complete Paleo grocery guide!

Samantha Wachs