GeneralHabits to Lose Weight That Work

Weight loss is a complicated venture. There are many different types of diets and exercise routines that will work for some people but not others. The right thing to do is find what works best with your body type, lifestyle, and preferences; however, there are five habits you can start doing today in order to lose weight: eat breakfast, drink water before meals, keep healthy snacks on hand at all times, get enough sleep every night, and have a plan for negative situations. These five habits may seem simple but they have been scientifically proven to help with weight loss by improving metabolism and suppressing appetite while also reducing cravings. In this blog post I’ll be going over the benefits of each habit so you can see which one might work best for you

1. Eat breakfast

People that eat breakfast are 42% more likely to lose weight than those who don’t, according to a study done on 30,000 people by the Department of Health and Human Services. If you sleep for eight or more hours but still don’t feel hungry in the morning, try some eggs with veggies like spinach, mushrooms, and onions (or whatever else is left in your fridge). It may make all the difference in how you start off your day.

2. Drink water before meals

If you’re like me then when you think about drinking water you immediately feel full because it’s difficult to drink large amounts of water at once (which is what many recommend we do). However, there have been studies done where people were told to drink two glasses of water before every meal and they lost an average of fifteen pounds in twelve weeks. Not only will this trick suppress your appetite (so you eat less) but it will also make you feel full which means you won’t eat as much overall.

3. Keep healthy snacks on hand at all times

The best way to avoid eating unhealthy foods is by never having them around in the first place. When we’re hungry and there’s nothing good for us readily available, we’ll grab whatever food is closest and eat it even if it isn’t very nutritious. If you keep protein bars or apples with peanut butter on hand, not only will those hunger pains go away faster but they’ll be replaced with a feeling of wellness.

4. Get enough sleep every night

It’s incredible how much our bodies change when we get at least eight hours of quality sleep each night. If you only get five or six hours, your metabolism will be slower and you’ll crave sugary foods that give you energy (or caffeine). A lack of sleep also causes us to release cortisol (a stress hormone) which is the exact chemical responsible for making us feel hungry; it’s like there’s an insatiable hunger switch inside our brains that flips on when we don’t get enough rest.

5. Have a plan for negative situations

While it’s true that we can’t control everything in our lives, there are some things that we simply don’t get to choose. This could be something like talking to your significant other about starting a family or asking your boss for a raise. Whatever the situation may be, just remember that you’re not alone and if someone tells you “no” then they probably have their reasons (even if they don’t make sense). You should never let outside factors influence how much weight you lose since it will only cause stress and anxiety which is the opposite of what we want when we’re trying to change habits.

6. What to do if you binged on unhealthy food

First off, we all deserve a break every once and awhile. So if you do eat some ice cream or fried chicken don’t let it ruin everything you’ve done so far during your weight loss journey. If this happens, just keep eating healthy foods until you’re back on track and remember that no one is perfect; the most important thing is that you don’t give up and stop trying altogether. There’s a good chance you’ll fall back into your old habits but just keep going and eventually they’ll become second nature.

7. Don’t write down every time you eat

Writing down everything that goes into your mouth can be tedious, time consuming, and depressing when you think about how many calories are in that milkshake. If this is the only way you’re losing weight then it will probably work for some people but not others; I know plenty of extremely fit individuals who don’t keep track of their calorie intake (but they make sure to get enough protein each day). The most important part isn’t necessarily what we do during our daily routines; it’s the habits we form which affect almost every aspect of our lives.

8. Find a workout partner who motivates you

Working out is much easier when someone else is there to hold us accountable for our actions. If you know that your friend or significant other will be waiting for you in the gym, it’s less likely that you’ll come up with an excuse to skip your workout. Make sure the person is reliable and actually cares about what happens to you; if this isn’t the case then they’re not really much of an asset.

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