9 tips from a doctor to lose weight naturally, without deprivation or frustration

ways to increase activity include:

* taking a walk after meals
* using stairs when practical
* parking farther away
* taking short movement breaks during work
* walking while talking on the phone

Consistency matters more than trying to do an exhausting workout once a week.

## 7. Add Strength Training

 Weight loss should ideally preserve as much muscle as possible.

Resistance training can help maintain or build muscle while you lose fat.

Options include:

* bodyweight squats
* push-ups
* resistance bands
* dumbbells
* gym machines
* weight training

More muscle does not magically make weight disappear, but maintaining