5 Common Sense Weight Loss Tips
Beginning the process of any weight loss initiative can be intimidating and sometimes downright discouraging. But not every method has t...
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Beginning the process of any weight loss
initiative can be intimidating and sometimes downright discouraging. But not
every method has to be expensive or painful! By implementing a few simple
techniques, you can get started on your journey to lose weight, begin seeing
results, and start living a healthy lifestyle!
5 COMMON SENSE WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
1. Eat slowly – being a foodie myself, I
understand the struggle of wanting to scarf down a meal as soon as you get it.
However, by taking your time and eating slower, you will not only enjoy the
meal more, but you’ll actually be able to tell once you start feeling full.
2. Stop eating before you feel full – don’t
feel obligated to be part of the “clean plate club”! Just because the food is
there doesn’t mean you have to eat it. It takes about 20 minutes after eating
to feel full, so by putting down your fork earlier, you can avoid that too-sick-to-function-get-me-to-a-bed
sensation.
3. Keep hydrated – it may not taste quite as
good as that latte, but water is the most important fluid to drink, with most
studies recommending six to eight glasses a day. Not only is water important
for internal health, but it can also be used to combat hunger pains - try
drinking a glass of water instead of reaching for the chips next time you feel
hungry, and see how you feel!
4. Avoid temptation – this is probably the
easiest tip in theory, yet the hardest to implement. When you are trying to
live a healthy lifestyle, temptations are EVERYWHERE – grocery store checkout
lines, break rooms, happy hours – and it’s important to make sure you are
keeping your eyes on your weight loss prize. Allowing yourself a cheat day here
and there is fine, but make sure you are also utilizing self-control methods
such as going to the grocery store with a set list to make sure you stay on
track.
5. Exercise – even if you are eating healthy,
you still need to make sure that you exercise! The key here is to find an
exercise routine that works for YOU. Not everyone can get on the treadmill for
45 minutes every day - myself included – but luckily there are endless
possibilities when it comes to working out. Keeping an open mind will allow you
to find a fitness program that works specifically for you.
The start of a weight loss challenge is always the hardest, but hopefully these tips can help
jumpstart your program and get you on the right track! Believe in yourself and
take it one day at a time and you’ll be well on your way to your goal.