10 Habits To Help You Lose Weight
You are trying to lose weight but you don’t really know where to start? Here are 10 habits to help you lose weight.
1. Eat a high protein breakfast
Start the day with a breakfast full of protein. A a high-protein breakfast may enhance weight loss by reducing cravings, appetite and levels of ghrelin, the “hunger hormone” that is responsible for increasing appetite. It will also prevent you from snacking before lunch.
2. Drink plenty of water
Starting your morning with a glass or two of water is an easy way to boost weight loss with minimal effort. It is said that water can help increase your energy expenditure, the number of calories your body burns and decrease your appetite for at least 60 minutes. Thus, reducing your food intake.
3. Sleep for at least 8 hours
Sleep deprivation may increase appetite and cravings, as well as calorie intake. It can especially increase hunger and cravings for high-carb, high-calorie foods. Aim to sleep for at least eight hours per night.
4. Eat at the same time every day
Eating at the same times every day can help you lose weight in the long-term. It can also help you avoid snacking and nibbling. Figure out what time works best for you and stick t it.
Do not skip meals. To lose weight and keep it off, you have to reduce the amount of calories you consume and increase the calories you burn through exercise. But skipping meals altogether can result in tiredness and may mean you miss out on essential nutrients. You will also be more likely to snack on high-fat and high-sugar foods, which could result in weight gain.
5. Avoid snacking and nibbling
Snacking isn’t the problem when trying to lose weight. The issue is with the type of snack you are eating. Many people need a snack in-between meals to maintain energy levels, especially if they have an active lifestyle and exercise regularly. So, choose fruit or vegetables instead of crisps, chocolate and other snacks that are high in sugar, salt and fat.
6. Exercise regularly
To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. So, exercising in the morning can help boost weight loss by increasing satiety and improving blood sugar control. Low blood sugar may result in many negative symptoms, including excessive hunger.
7. Eat smaller portion
Eating smaller portion will help you eat less, thus leading to weight loss. To avoid getting hungry, eat small but smart portion. Eat food that will quickly fill your belly so you won’t snack or nibble later.
8. Set a goal to achieve
Setting goals will motivate you and make you less likely to give up. By visualizing the outcome, you are more likely to follow through with actions to try to achieve this goal.
9. Keep track of what you eat
Keeping track of what you eat in a day can be an effective way to help boost weight loss and keep yourself accountable. You can use a regular notebook, or use an app to do it digitally with an app.
10. Stop eating after dinner
Late-night eaters are more likely to gain weight because they are more likely to binge eat and choose unhealthy foods high in sugar and fat. Not only will these high-energy foods pack on the pounds, but many of them can make it harder to fall asleep. And getting enough sleep help losing weight.
Brushing your teeth after dinner helps reduce the temptation to eat again.
