Making little changes can make a big difference when it comes to losing weight. You can manage your weight – and even lose weight – with some simple small lifestyle changes.
1. Evaluate Your Eating Habits
Be realistic about your eating habits. Are you a late-night snacker? Do you taste your food while cooking? Do you finish the kid's leftovers? Being aware of these behaviors and stopping them can save a lot of extra calories you probably won't miss.
2. If You Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail
Have a strategy for what you will eat, and when. Plan your meals and snacks. Eat something nutritious and filling before a party where there will be junk food, or stash healthy snacks at work to avoid temptation.
3. Always Shop With a Full Belly
You've heard this before: never shop for groceries when you are hungry. You are more likely to make impulse purchases of foods that are less healthy. Make a shopping list in advance and stick to it. Stock your pantry and refrigerator with lots of healthy foods so you won't be tempted by junk foods.
4. Eat Regular Meals
Eat regularly to help yourself feel full, to prevent drops in blood sugar, or binge snacking. Some people need the old-fashioned three-square meals per day; others do better with six smaller meals. Figure out what works best for you.
5. Eat Slowly, Chew Every Bite, and Savor the Taste of the Food
Slow down when you eat. Drink a sip of water in between each bite. Put your fork down when you are chewing. Make sure all food is chewed thoroughly. This helps get to that 20-minute mark when your brain will get the signal from your stomach to know you're full.
6. Don't Eat After Dinner
After-dinner snacking can pile on the pounds and usually, the food choices are not healthy. Resist the urge to eat after dinner. Have a glass of water or other beverage without calories, or try a piece of sugar-free hard candy. Brush your teeth to minimize the urge to eat. Decide you will shut down the kitchen after dinner – sometimes having a set time the kitchen is "closed" can help you avoid raiding the pantry.
These Habits That Can Help You Lose Weight. Make these small changes to your habits and it can add up to large calorie savings and weight loss!
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