Weight loss does NOT need to be complicated. “Experts” make it seems complicated by telling you to meal prep for 10 hours, or create recipes with 15 ingredients. But weight loss done the right way can be simple.
Here are some general tips I recommend for weight loss, and I list a simple meal plan afterwards.
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Here are (truly) simple tips that can make a BIG difference.
1. TRACK WHAT YOU’RE EATING
Tracking what you’re eating can actually be an incredibly helpful tool. It does NOT have to be forever – even tracking for a few days can be an eye-opening experience. This way, you can see what’s really worth it to you.
I like the app Lose It (versus My Fitness Pal) because there are fewer foods, i.e. less confusion when you’re trying to pick a chicken.
How to determine the correct calorie amount for you? I honestly have found that app algorithms and calculations based your height, weight and gender are pretty inaccurate – because they don’t take into account your metabolism!
So I recommend tracking what you’re eating normally for 3-5 days (without restriction!) and then subtracting 100-250 calories from that average. This way, your new calorie goal will suit your metabolism, and will be doable for the long term (it makes no sense to follow a 1200 calorie diet only to go back to your “normal” way of eating later on, and gain the weight back, right?). Check the latest pelvic floor strong reviews.
2. REDUCE STARCHY CARBOHYDRATES
Please note I didn’t say “eliminate”! Reducing total carbohydrates in the diet is significantly proven (1) to:
– reduce your appetite
– cause faster weight loss compared to high carb diets
– boost your metabolism while losing weight if eating adequate protein
What are starchy carbohydrates? Starches include grains like bread, rice, pasta, and quinoa, and they also include starchy vegetables like beans, peas, corn, and potatoes.
Starch serving sizes are generally 120 calories – a slice of thicker bread, 1/2 cup of cooked rice, quinoa, or beans, or 1 cup starchy vegetables like corn.
When you start tracking your calories, notice how many servings of starches you’re eating. Can you eat 1 or 2 fewer servings without feeling deprived?
3. ADD NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES FOR VOLUME
This is really the best trick! Carbohydrates are primarily found in both starches (listed above) and non-starchy vegetables, but you can get so much more bang for your buck by filling up on the veggies. Read more healthy tips from these Carbofix reviews.
For example, would you prefer to eat 1/2 cup of rice, or 3 cups of cauliflower rice?
4. FOCUS ON EATING ONLY WHEN YOU’RE HUNGRY, NOT FROM BOREDOM, STRESS OR OTHER EMOTIONS
This is the toughest one. But it may be the most important!
Learn your body’s personal hunger & fullness cues. When you’re feeling an emotion and you’re not hungry, you have to find other activities besides eating. This can be tough, but it absolutely gets easier as you build the skill. Talk with a therapist if that helps.
IF WEIGHT LOSS IS IMPORTANT TO YOU, MAKE TIME FOR IT
Time is really an illusion! We make time for things we WANT to make time for. For example – if I have work to do, but I just saw a TikTok video for a a super cute Amazon throw blanket, I’m making time to do a little online shopping.
Make time to plan what you’re going to eat, grocery shop, and meal prep. It does NOT have to take very long and you CAN use short cuts (e.g. buy pre-grilled chicken strips & pre cut-up veggies).
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