| "When you're designing your weight management plan, do an inventory of your strengths and challenges. Recognize and rely on your strengths. This will give you confidence and help you carry out your plan." — Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. |
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 | | Get Moving | | How fit are you? | | You probably have some idea of how fit you are. But knowing the specifics can help you set realistic fitness goals, monitor your progress and maintain your motivation. Once you know where you're starting from, you can plan where you want to go. And it's easier than you might think. Start by answering 10 quick questions that tell you about your current fitness level and help you take the next steps toward improving your fitness. Get ready to lace up your sneakers! | | Assess your fitness level » | | |
Fitness Tips
Overcome exercise barriers
If you're a beginner, or you feel less than thrilled with the idea of regular exercise, you may be asking yourself, "Why bother?" But don't think about exercise as only a tool for weight loss. Take the pressure off by simply focusing on moving more — and how good it will make you feel when you do. Then use these tips to get started!
Take these steps to move more » |  | Today's Weight-Loss Tip
The smart way to set goals
Setting goals is a great place to start with the Mayo Clinic Diet. By knowing your outcome goal ("I would like to lose 20 pounds") and setting goals that can help you get there ("I will walk 30 minutes every day"), you'll be on your way to a healthy lifestyle and weight-loss success!
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