There are a million and one diet and weight loss programs. Some work, some are just fads, some are patently never ever going to help you shed an ounce. However you want to lose weight and however many pounds you want to shift, some things remain constant.
So here are 5 tips to stick to every day when you’re embarking on a weight loss diet.
- Never skip a meal: Missing out on breakfast, lunch or dinner won’t help you lose weight in the long run. Eat regularly and eat sensibly. And don’t deny yourself snacks in between meals – just choose healthy bites such as vegetable batons or fruit.
- Cook your own meals: Yes, calorie control can be a little harder to manage when you’re weighing and measuring your own portions but nothing beats homemade food. And by taking the time to prepare meals, you can ensure what you eat is healthy and balanced. You’ll also appreciate what you eat so much more than pinging a ready meal in the microwave.
- Stock up the fridge: This is an obvious follow-on from cooking from scratch. Shop sensibly and plan for the week’s meals and pack the fridge with all you need, including those essential snacks. A full fridge will make you a lot less likely to reach for the takeaway menu.
- Dish up smaller portions on smaller plates: Filling up a smaller plate will give you less food but make you feel as though you’re eating more. This is a neat psychological trick, fooling our mind and body into imagining we’re getting more.
- Move more: Simply eating less won’t give you the weight loss you desire. You’re going to have to combine reducing the amount you eat with increasing the amount you move. So get ready to exercise at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time – you need to choose activities that raise your heart rate to feel the benefit.
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