Diving head-first into a weight loss plan can be difficult to maintain long-term if you don’t plan to create a lifestyle of healthy habits.
Some people try to lose weight through intermittent fasting or simply doing away with junk foods. Others try to make major changes to their diet but quickly begin missing their favorite snack foods. Many fail at these attempts and revert to their old habits inadvertently gaining back the pounds they’ve lost (and more).
Take It Day by Day!
Here are four daily routines to encourage weight loss success:
- Hydrate: Ensure you drink ample water throughout the day as it aids digestion. Opt for water or tea over calorie-laden beverages. Remember to be conscious of wasted calories that you are consuming as beverages!
- Embrace Whole Foods: Prioritize natural, unprocessed foods like vegetables and fruits, steering clear of packaged items that are often packed with empty calories.
- Protein Power: Incorporate protein into every meal and snack to promote satiety and revitalize your metabolism. Additionally, the body expends more energy digesting protein compared to carbs and fats.
- Fiber Focus: Boost your intake of fiber-rich foods, particularly soluble or “viscous” fiber, which can be instrumental in supporting weight loss efforts.