The VegStart Diet Tips

On the first day on The Beet's Plant-Based Diet,s you are so excited to get started, finally lose weight and keep it off. But before you hit go, it helps to do a little meal prep. It's so much easier to succeed if you set yourself up in advance...

Most diets fail, we know, but being held accountable to a partner or group can help you reach, and exceed, your goals, research shows. By being accountable to a partner or group, you raise the success of your diet and exercise program to over 95 percent, according to one study. ...

This meal plan will provide you with a sufficient amount of nutrients, both macros and micros, which is awesome! Still, most people would benefit from taking both a vitamin D and vitamin B12, since those are harder to get from diet alone. Vit...

We know that dieting is easier during the week and a little harder on weekends. That's why we built in some wiggle room, so you can be stricter on yourself on weekdays and let out the leash a bit for social events like a Friday dinner, Saturday picnic or Sunday BBQ...

We all have a tendency to stay glued to technology, all the time, even when we're eating. Even turning on the TV can make us think: Time to eat! But of course, that isn't true. Watching a show, movie, or the news while we're eating leads us to focus on what’s happening on the screen rather than the food we are eating. Try to eat att...

For some people going for a walk in nature helps their stress levels, or taking a luxurious bubble bath. Other people unwind over reality TV or reading a good book. Whatever makes you laugh, breathe deeply, and relax will lower your stress hormones and help your body let go of stubborn fat. ...

Stay away from processed foods because they are filled with sodium, sugar, hydrogenated fats and preservatives. They can also be loaded with chemicals, such as food coloring, and have been engineered to make you eat more. A recent study found that participants who loaded up on processed foods ate an average of 500 more calories a day than those who stuck to whole foods, which will keep you fuller

If you're having fun, chances are you are going to be successful. This is true at work and sports and dieting too. Make the 14 days a fun project that you truly enjoy from start to finish, and your success will be amplified. How to do that...

When you practice mindful eating, before you reach for food, first assess if you are truly hungry or bored or stressed or upset over something. Ask yourself: What do I really want? A new job? A more loving relationship? It may have nothing to do with hunger...

I hope you’re already aiming for 10,000 steps a day. Taking an early morning walk or after-dinner stroll is a great way to destress and burn calories. But the fun thing about trying a new diet is to challenge yourself to reach a loftier goal, so why not add in trying a new type of movement too? S...