- Prepare a healthy party tray. Are you worried about overindulging at holiday events? Bring your own party tray with healthy options like veggies and hummus—you’ll feel special and you can share!
- Get enough protein and veggies for lunch. Eating the right foods can help you stay fuller longer. Fill up on protein and vegetables for your midday meal to help keep you feeling satisfied until dinner.
- Indulge with a bit of dark chocolate or 1 teaspoon of peanut butter. When you’re craving sweets, let yourself enjoy a small piece of dark chocolate or small amount of peanut butter.
- Keep your favorite fruit handy. If you have a serious sweet tooth, swap out candies and other sugary snacks for your favorite fruit and be sure to keep that fruit in your home.
- Do not eat between meals and stop eating 3 hours before you sleep. Make sure your meals are packed with nutrients, so you won’t feel like snacking between them. You should also stop eating at least 3 hours before you go to bed each night.
- Downsize your dishes. It is easier to stick to healthier portions when you use smaller dishes, so invest in some smaller dinnerware!
- Don’t keep treats at home. You don’t have to avoid your favorite treats—just don’t keep them at home! This way, you’ll have to go out to indulge, which can help you cut back on items that aren’t the healthiest.
- Make the most when giving in to cravings. We’re all human and it can be hard to stick to a diet plan 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are going to indulge, choose a snack you will truly enjoy and then return to your healthy eating habits.
- Put your skinny jeans on once a week. Do you have a pair of skinny jeans that fit a little tighter than you’d like? Try them on once a week to help motivate yourself and track your progress!
- Maintain a healthy mindset with deep breathing and meditation. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or discouraged but keeping a healthy mindset can help keep you motivated. Try deep breathing and meditation when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
- Keep your body moving. Find exercises you enjoy so working out will be fun! Activities like walking, dancing, and running can help you burn calories and get fit.
- Try medical grade protein bars and meal replacements. Hate cooking? You can eat healthy by stocking up on medical grade protein bars and meal replacements for breakfast and lunch available from WildBerryMD.
- Make it colder at home. Turning down the thermostat might help you burn more calories, so try to keep your home a little colder than you normally do.
- Fill your freezer with veggies. Fresh vegetables are great, but if you don’t have the time to prepare them, then you should stock up on frozen veggies instead! These are easy to prepare so you can add more nutrients to your meals.
- Talk to a friend. If you have any friends who are also trying to lose weight, make it a team effort! Discuss your goals with each other, share tips, and help keep each other motivated.
- Get plenty of rest. Your body needs rest to recharge after each day, so you’ll need more rest if you start working out more! Try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night or take naps if you feel tired during the day.
- Keep a water bottle by your side. Staying hydrated is important for your body and your mind! It can also help you fight off cravings when you think you’re hungry but are actually just dehydrated. Invest in a reusable water bottle that you can carry around wherever you go.
- Get more steps in when you can. Do you ever take the elevator or escalator instead of the stairs? Take the stairs whenever possible so you can get more steps in throughout the day. More movement is always helpful for losing weight!
- Find healthy recipes online. The internet is a great resource for finding healthy recipes! You can search for recipes based on what ingredients you already have or use them as a guide when planning your shopping list.
- Work with a professional health coach. You can talk about your challenges with a professional health coach here at WildBerryMD. We can help you come up with a weight loss plan that will help you achieve your goals!
It is easier to achieve your goals when you work with a holistic health coach and functional medicine doctor at WildBerryMD! Our Tucson weight loss center is the perfect place to discuss your goals and challenges, find a weight loss plan that works for you, and start living a healthier lifestyle. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or call us at (520) 762-1557 to get started.