Declutter Your Life is a month-long initiative to help you manage stress and boost your health by learning the principles of banishing clutter and restoring a sense of order to your world. Trying to shed some pounds this year? You?re not alone?losing weight is one of the most popular New Year?s resolutions of 2018. But despite its ubiquity, this goal is also notoriously difficult to achieve (and maintain). Research shows that only 1 in 7 obese women are likely to lose 5% of their body weight annually. How can you tip the scales in your favor this year? Perhaps you?ve already purged the holiday junk food, filled the fridge with lean protein and fresh veggies, and found a gym you love. That?s a great start. But while diet and exercise are important, your environment also plays a key role in helping you slim down. Look around your kitchen: Are pots and pans out of place? Do plastic containers tumble out of the cabinets? Is your pantry a pigsty? Then you?re being subtly nudged to seek comfort from the chaos by indulging in bad-for-you foods. Clutter around your home?especially your kitchen?creates a distracting, stressful environment that could kill your ability to stick to your weight-loss plan. Here?s the science behind why getting organized can help you lose weight, along with some expert tips on how to tidy up your home for a healthier lifestyle. (Transform your health with 365 days of slimming secrets, wellness tips, and motivation?get your 2018 Prevention calendar and health planner today!)