Here are 10 food and exercise suggestions to help you get off to a great start with our program.
Avoid missing out on breakfast
Skipping breakfast is not a weight loss strategy. You risk not getting enough of certain nutrients, and you might find yourself nibbling more frequently during the day.
Do not skip meals
Having meals at predictable intervals during the day increases metabolic rate. You’ll be less tempted to reach for those high-fat, high-sugar snacks.
Increase your intake of healthy foods like fruits and vegetables
The high fibre content and low calorie and fat content of fruit and vegetables make them a powerful tool in the fight against obesity. Furthermore, they are rich in essential nutrients.
Be more active
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is mostly dependent on one’s level of physical activity. Physical activity not only has several health benefits, but it also serves as a means of eliminating the extra calories that can’t be eliminated through food alone.
Drink sufficient water
Sometimes people mistake their thirst for hunger. When what you truly need is a glass of water, you can find yourself drinking something with more calories.
Eat high-fibre foods
High-fibre foods are great for weight loss since they help you feel full for longer. Only plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, oats, whole-grain bread, brown rice and pasta, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds, contain the dietary fibre that the body needs.
Always check the labels when shopping for food
You can make more informed decisions about what you put into your body if you know how to read food labels. Calculate how much of a certain food you can eat while still staying within your calorie limit while following a diet by consulting the calorie data provided.
Use small size plate
Using a smaller plate can help you control your portion sizes. You can help your body get acclimated to eating less by switching to smaller dishes and bowls. Take your time and stop eating before you feel full; it takes the stomach around 20 minutes to send the message to the brain that it’s full.
Put away the unhealthy food
Put away the candy, cookies, chips, and soda so you won’t be tempted to binge on them. Fruit, rice cakes, oat cakes, popcorn without salt or sugar, and 100% fruit juice are all good alternatives.
Make a meal plan
Plan your meals for the week, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks, to help you stay under your calorie goal. It could be useful to create a weekly shopping list.