Weight loss is an educational endeavor, because once you’ve lost the weight, you want to keep it off. That requires understanding how your body works. Here are five easy ways to lose more weight that you can keep in your lifestyle once those pounds are gone.
1. Eat more fiber. Having fiber in your meal gives the meal more “staying power” — you stay feeling full longer. So be sure you include fiber in your diet. The recommended allowance for the typical person is 25 grams of fiber each day.
2. Buy single serving snack packs. Instead of buying a box of cookies, go for those great 100 calorie snack packs that are individually wrapped. That way you get what you love (the cookies, for instance), while keeping your portions under control.
3. Don’t use food as a crutch. It’s common for people to eat when their depressed, lonely or even just bored. When you start to feel that way, call up a friend and meet them at the park for a walk. You can even instant message them to just chat — anything to keep your mind off of food.
4. Set realistic goals. Don’t set a goal of losing 30 lbs this season — you’ll lose your motivation if things don’t progress as fast as you’d like. Instead, set smaller goals, perhaps in three to five pound increments. Each time you meet these “mini-goals” you’ll feel great, and it will help you remain motivated to keep going.
5. Keep a food diary. We often eat throughout the day without paying much attention to what it is we’re putting in our body. Make yourself aware by keeping track of what you eat each day, and at the end of the day review to find out where you could make improvements, and why you made the mistakes.
I know it can be tough to stay motivated to lose weight. I was overweight most of my life. But I lost the weight and have kept it off. By sticking to the above tips and staying motivated, you can too!
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