Over the next four days i will be giving you an amazing 40 ways to BOOST your weight loss efforts. So, if your looking for inspiration or pointers to how to go about loosing weight look no further than these pages.
Ways To Boost Your Weight Loss Efforts
Everyone knows packing on the pounds is significantly easier than trying to shed them later, but there are weight loss stories all over the internet, so why couldn’t the next big success be your own? Although the weight loss journey can be long and tedious, there are a number of easy ways to boost both your body and mind as you go.
1. Set Goals
First and foremost, as you begin your weight loss journey, set achievable and detailed goals. This way, you will know exactly what direction you are headed, as well as how far you have come. And it’s not enough just to think of these goals in your mind, instead, take a moment to jot them down as studies have shown those who write down their goals are 60% more likely to achieve them.
2. Don’t Skip Meals
It’s a common thought process that skipping meals, and missing the calories entirely, will help you lose weight faster. But this isn’t true at all. In fact, skipping meals is often counterproductive, as it makes you so hungry you are more willing to reach for non-healthy snacks and meals.
Regularly skipping meals has also actually been found to slow down your metabolism overall, so that your body processes less calories at your next meal. Which means it’s fine to eat as many meals as you need in a day, but keep them small, and make sure they are balanced.
3. Watch The Amount Of Sugar You Eat
There are thousands of studies out there which have found added sugar to be one of the main culprits when it comes to weight gain, and the subsequent inability to lose weight. So next time you find yourself craving something sweet, try to reach for something that naturally sweet like a piece of fruit rather than a piece of candy. One nutritionist suggests freezing a handful of grapes and grabbing those whenever your sweet tooth makes a ruckus.
4. Eat More
Fiber has long been known as the magic ingredient which helps to keep you feeling full for longer. Start incorporating more fiber in your diet, but stick to the fiber that comes from fruit, vegetables, and whole grains whenever possible, such as the fiber found in pears, avocados, broccoli, and bananas.
5. Learn To Read Nutrition Labels
Many people pick up box to look at the nutrition label, but the truth is, they have no idea what exactly they are actually looking at. Instead of just glancing at the calories and serving size, start learning to read the ingredients. Then google anything which is especially unfamiliar in name and learn what is in that chemical or additive. You might begin to re-think some of the foods you currently perceive as “healthy.”
6. Eat More Nuts
People tend to shy away from nuts because of the large amounts of allergies as well as their high number of calories. But nuts, especially those like Almonds, have actually been shown in studies to help reduce body fat. So, skip the protein bar and eat a handful of almonds before your next meal.
7. Know Which Fats Are Good Fats
In recent years, fat has often been thought of as the reason people gain weight. But this isn’t always the case, rather it depends on what fats you eat. Do your research, find out which fats are good or bad, and cut the bad ones from your diet. Some examples of good fats are avocados, eggs, nuts, and fish.
8. Drink More Water
This one is obvious, but if you want the weight to go, it’s time to cut the soda and other sugary drinks you may indulge in. Start drinking water as your main drink. Besides just helping you slim down; water also helps keep all your internal organs running smoothly. Mayo Clinic recommends that adult men get at least 15 cups a day of water, while adult women need at least 11 cups to keep their systems running smoothly.
9. Eat Healthy Snacks
It is often during snack time that people tend to break their diets and reach for processed foods like cookies, candy, or chips. Lower your temptation by no longer purchasing these products, as well as prepping your snacks in advance. Stock up on nuts, fruits, or healthy bars which are nut and/or fruit based and keep them within reach for when your next urge to snack hits.
10. Invest In Smaller Plates
Often times when we eat, we like to see a full plate, and plate sizes have done nothing but grow over the past decade. Consider shopping for smaller dishes which will allow you to fill them up while still remaining within your calorie limit. Even though you’ll be eating less, you won’t have to face the mental anguish of seeing a half empty plate set in front of you.