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Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off is sometimes harder. Here's my 10 tips to help you get to where your happy weight is.
Water, Water and more Water - your body NEEDS water. Often times, when we feel hungry, it's actually NOT hunger at all. Most times, it's thirst. Drinking enough water can help you lose weight, ward of dehydration headaches, improve your skin, aid in digestion and can help relieve fatigue. A good rule of thumb is to take your weight and divide it in half. That's how many ounces a day to shoot for. So, drink up!!!
Eat Frequently - I love food. I think about food more during the day than I probably should. As I'm eating one meal, I'm already planning my next one. For me, eating 5-6 smaller meals a day keeps me happy! Eating smaller, more frequent meals will help stabilize your blood sugar & keep your metabolism revving.
Find Your Soulmate Workout - many people ask me "what program is best for me?" And truth be told, there's no one answer. Only you can answer that. Yes, I'm one of those crazy people who likes to exercise - but that's only because I've found something that I love doing. If you're going to be devoting 30-60 minutes a day to working out, why not do something that you love??? Is it running? Kickboxing? Yoga? Skating? At the end of the day, it's not about finding the best or most popular workout, it's about finding one that you will stick with.
Sleep - you don't have to tell me twice about this!!! Sleep is often overlooked, but it really is so important. Sleep deprivation can alter hormone levels in the body that help regulate hunger, causing an increase in appetite. And if you're working out, you body needs that time to rest & repair itself. Shoot for 6-8 hours a night.
Be Prepared - have you ever been out running errands and they took longer than you anticipated and by the time you get home, you feel like you could eat everything in your regrigerator??? Plan ahead and create emergency packs filled with healthy foods such as nuts, fruits or sliced vegetables to help you avoid unhealthy temptations. Keep them in your purse/bag for situations like this. You'll have a healthy, portable snack that will help keep you on track.
Plan Ahead - Automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time. That way you're less likely to make an unhealthy last-minute food choice.
Pick Up a Pair of Weights - Muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does, so try twenty minutes of strength straining two to three times a week.
Identify WHY You're Eating - Identify the emotional triggers that lead you to seek unhealthy comfort food. Picture your goal weight the next time a trigger strikes to help you resist temptation.
Add More Protein - Try to have a little lean protein with each meal or snack, as protein tends to be more satisfying than carbs or fats and it will help keep you fuller, longer.
Buddy Up - Find an accountability partner (spouse, friend, co-worker) who is also looking to improve their health and fitness. Check-in with each other frequently to help keep each other on the right track.