1. Create a no-fail environment. Get rid of your "red light" foods. A "red light" food is one that gives you trouble controlling portions. After awhile you may be able to bring them back. Also get rid of the food that is not going to fit into your new lifestyle.
2. Keep track of what you eat and how much.
3. Drink your Water. Carry a water bottle everywhere you go. If you don't like plain water you might want to try adding lemon or a couple of sprinkles of Crystal light to add a little flavor to the water. Remember that if you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.
4. Exercise. To be able to maintain your weight loss you need to incorporate intentional exercise. Try to find activities that you enjoy because this will make exercise fun.
5. Take measurements. Measurements will provide another indicator of your progress.
6. Package your food in single serving bags. This will help you to control your portions.
7. Get rid of your clothes as they get too big. This gets rid of the safety net of having clothes if you gain the weight back. When you lose weight you have to have the mind set that you will not gain it back. If you don't, you are allowing opportunities/excuses to go back to your old life-style.
8. Don't deprive yourself. If you tell yourself you can't have a particular food, then you are going to want it all the more. It is ok to still have your favorite junk foods, but in moderation and with planning.
9. Plan. You have to plan for the events in your life. When you know you’re going out to eat on the weekend for dinner, eat lower calorie foods earlier in the day. You also need to plan for the unexpected. Carry some food with you so if you are out someplace and are really hungry you will have some healthy options to eat.
10. Take pictures along the way. You may find it easier to see the difference when looking at pictures than by looking in the mirror. These pictures may also help you to make wiser decisions.
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