Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Medifast. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

(Medifast Cappuccino – so super delish)
I hate the word diet. Diet, to me, means going without. When you go without then that is all you can focus on. Can’t eat chocolate" Now I want ALL the chocolate every chance I can get. Can’t go out to that favorite restaurant" Now I want to camp out and basically live there.
I prefer to look at weight loss as a lifestyle change. Lifestyles changes are permanent, diets are temporary.
Whether or not you have the money to join a weight loss plan to make that lifestyle change (see below for some discounts for Medifast Go that might help), there are 5 things you can start doing right now to set you on the right path to lose weight. Eat a high-protein breakfast

Protein is like the golden child of every weight loss plan. It boosts your metabolism, decreases hunger and as you are losing weight, adds lean muscle. Of course, you don’t have to just eat protein, you can drink it, too.
Eat small meals every few hours

Eating smaller, healthy meals several times a day helps to maintain your blood sugar at a consistent level helping you to avoid energy crashes. It also means you feel full longer decreasing your chances or excessive snacking. Psychologically speaking, you may think that eating more often means you’ll gain weight, but as long as it is low calorie, low fat, high protein and minerals, then it is much better t...