Each new year brings a fresh chance to focus on personal goals, and weight loss is often at the top of the list. In fact, 20% of Americans say losing weight is their New Year’s resolution. This goal can be met in a variety of ways, including diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes that contribute to weight loss.
As experts in weight loss, the bariatric surgeons at Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery are here to offer advice to those who want to lose weight this year. We’ve helped countless patients reach their weight loss goals and keep their New Year’s resolutions since our practice opened nearly 20 years ago.
Tips to Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goals in 2025
While losing weight can be challenging, making small lifestyle changes can help you reach your goals in the new year and beyond. Below are some tips from our bariatric surgeons to help you lose weight and keep it off as part of your New Year’s resolution. As with any lifestyle change, consult with your doctor before taking these steps.
1. Eat Healthier
You know that the type of food you eat and how much can impact your weight. Focusing on consuming foods that contain nutrients that keep you feeling fuller longer, like protein and fiber, can help you lose weight and keep it off.
If you’re not sure where to start, consider taking a nutrition class, like those offered by BMI, to learn how to eat healthier. These classes offer advice on how to prepare various foods that are both good for your health and taste great.
Also, consider keeping a food journal to track what you are eating and when. This will allow you to have more informed and productive conversations with your doctor about your eating habits and how they impact your weight.
2. Exercise More
Losing weight is just as much about the number of calories you burn as the amount you consume. That’s why having an exercise routine can help you reach your weight loss goals. While you may not think you have time to exercise, most healthy adults only require about 30 minutes per day of exercise.
To make exercise more appealing, consider joining a class or partaking in a fun fitness activity, like dance. Along with making exercise more enjoyable, you will add a social element that can help you find the emotional support you need on your weight loss journey in the form of a new friend.
3. Join a Weight Loss Support Group
Just as important as diet and exercise when it comes to weight loss is emotional support. Losing weight can be emotionally taxing. While you can talk to friends or family about your weight loss journey, it may be helpful to join a support group.
Others in the group may be able to better relate to your struggles with weight loss and provide the guidance you need to overcome any challenges you may be facing. BMI offers such support groups to meet the emotional needs of our patients.
4. Consider Weight Loss Surgery
When you feel like you’ve tried everything but still can’t manage to lose weight, it may be time to consider weight loss surgery. With many options available, you’re sure to find the right one for your needs. A bariatric surgeon, like those at BMI, can help you navigate these options.
If you decide to get weight loss surgery, we also offer a variety of resources to support you as you prepare for and recover from your procedure. Even if you’ve previously had bariatric surgery, we can help you to maximize the results of your procedure and reach your weight loss goals.
Reach Your Weight Loss Goals in 2025 With BMI
When you’re ready to start losing weight and feeling better, the experienced bariatric surgeons at Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery are here to help. Along with weight loss surgery, we offer the guidance you need to lose weight and keep it off, including nutrition classes and support groups. To start your weight loss journey, contact us online or call us at (205) 858-1211. We can help you explore your options.
Keep Your Weight Loss New Year’s Resolutions With BMI
As experts in weight loss in both the state of Alabama and the United States at large, Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery has helped countless patients reach their goals. Whether through surgery or lifestyle changes, our bariatric surgeons can provide you with the support you need on your weight loss journey.
If you have specific concerns or questions about our weight loss procedures or just want to explore your options, contact us online or call us at (205) 858-1211 to schedule a consultation. We would be happy to answer your questions and offer expert advice on losing weight and keeping it off in 2025 and beyond.
