If you are looking to change your life this year, obtaining a healthy weight is a great way to change your life. When trying to lose weight, you should make sure that speak with a weight loss consultant. However, there are simple changes that you can make to your life before you meet with your doctor that can help you get on the right track, like drinking more water, eating breakfast every day, and walking more.

Drink More Water

Drinking water is an easy lifestyle change you can make that will help you lose weight and improve your overall health. Instead of grabbing a soda, grab a drink of water. Instead of drinking some juice, grab some water. You would be surprised how many of your daily calories your drinks make up. Drinking water, instead of other drink options, is a great way to stay hydrated and cut down on the number of calories that you consume. Additionally, drinking more water and less sugary drinks is also great for your overall dental health as well. 

When you sit down for a meal at home, make sure that you pour yourself a glass of water. Purchase a water bottle that you can carry with you when you are out or at work so you always have access to water. When you get tired of drinking regular water, try adding some fruit to your water to give it a little extra flavor. 

Eat Breakfast Every Morning

Next, start eating breakfast every morning. Eating breakfast in the morning will help boost your metabolism and give you the energy you need to get your day started right. When you start eating breakfast, make sure that you are not eating a sugary breakfast. Lots of seemingly healthy breakfast foods, such as fruit-flavored yogurt and many cereals, may look healthy but are loaded with sugar. 

Break out of the traditional breakfast mold and make yourself some overnight oats, a breakfast bowl, or toast with an egg, avocado, and even a tomato on top. Add protein, fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, to your breakfast routine. 

Start Walking More

Getting more exercise is a key to not just losing weight, but improving the overall health of your body at the same time. When you go to the store, park in the furthest parking spot instead of the closest one. When you have an option to take an elevator or an escalator, choose to take the stairs instead. Park your car and walk to your mailbox to check your mail. Find little ways to add more walking into your day. If you really want to increase your steps, add a fifteen minute walk into your day somewhere. You could take a fifteen minute walk on your lunch break, or when you get home from work at the end of the day. 

Losing weight requires making small lifestyle changes that will help you live a healthier overall life. Try to drink more water, eat a healthy and balanced breakfast that isn't high on sugar each morning, and start walking more.