Quick Start Strategies

• The easiest way to get a Quick Start is to eat all the shakes and entrees on your diet plan (also fruits and vegetables if they’re on your plan) every day. This goes a long way toward helping you feel full.
• Next, give yourself permission to have extra HMR Shakes, Puddings, Cereal and Entrees (also fruits and vegetables if they’re on your plan). Many people find they need the extra food to help them stay “in the box.” If you need to have extra, don’t hesitate – do whatever it takes to stay on the diet the first week.
• Make it easier on yourself! When possible, consider cancelling or rescheduling challenging situations. Being in social situations such as restaurants, parties, or other events can make sticking to the diet difficult. By making your schedule easier, you’ll find staying “in the box” to be much easier—and you’ll lose more weight.
• Keep records of your progress every day. It’s reinforcing and you’ll have a much better sense where you stand during the day, which helps you feel more in control. Download a Weekly Progress Chart - Phase 1 to track your progress.
• Start doing physical activity. You'll find that regular exercise will strengthen your commitment to stay on the diet. Even a 10-minute walk is a good start. Consistent exercise will help you lose weight quicker and help you keep it off. For ideas, see Get More Active.

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