Mary and her friend, Jane were taking a stroll in their neighborhood one evening when all of a sudden, their skills for a 100 m dash race was put to the test by a wild creature that had gone loose. The two ladies had to help themselves with their feet. Mary, known for her agility had raced faster ahead of her friend to take succor in a nearby safe corner. Jane on the other hand tried to follow in the footsteps of her friend only to see herself falling down like a log because of an entanglement that came between her legs. She tried to lift up herself again and continue in the race, but was finding it difficult as a result of fatigue due to her overweight body. She was lucky not to be bitten by the nasty looking dog when neighbors rushed to her rescue to stop the massive dog that accidentally came out its cage.

Jane cried bitterly like a little baby when the whole episode ended and Mary came out from her hiding place. She complained to her friend why she felt bad about the incident. She told her of all the efforts she had made to knock off the excess flesh without success.

You may happen to be in the shoes of Jane as you read through this piece. The important message to take home is that you should not give up in your effort to get your dream shape and body. Many have been through the same path and finally got success after a lot of persistence and hard work. After trying many things that did not work for you in the past, the best way to lose weight in the New Year will be to consider your diet closely.

A lot of persons get scared when the issue of diet is mentioned in their search to get that shape they so much cherish. The main reason they give for this fear is missing their favorite diets. That shouldn’t be so. The truth is that you could still eat what you want and still shed off some excess pounds of flesh. How is that possible you may ask? The answer is for you to know what you really want to achieve and go for it. It is possible for you to maintain your dieting program and still take bits of those favorable foods of yours once in a while. Just make sure you maintain discipline.

Having said all that, going green is the best way to lose weight in 2017. Make sure you learn to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits this New Year. Avoid foods that contain too much of sugar or salt. Beverages which contain alcohol or caffeine should be avoided. Observing these tips together with constant exercise will help you achieve your goal of having a perfect body.