📌 Eat small quantities at the right time
Ensure that when you eat, the portions are small, even the healthy foods can become a problem to your weight goals if eaten in excess or at the wrong time. Make sure your meals are taken between 9am and 7pm.
📌 Do not skip breakfast
Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry.
📌 Eat regular meals
Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar. Even excessive fasting can contribute to your weight gain.
📌 Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre which are essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals.
📌 Get more active
Being active is key to losing weight and keeping it off. As well as providing lots of health benefits, exercise can help burn off the excess calories you cannot lose through diet alone.
Find an activity you enjoy and are able to fit into your routine, it doesn’t have to be gym alone.
📌 Drink plenty of water
People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. You can end up consuming extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need.
📌 Eat high fibre foods
Foods containing lots of fibre can help keep you feeling full, which is perfect for losing weight. Fibre is only found in food from plants, such as fruit and vegetables, oats, wholegrain bread, brown rice, beans, peas and lentils.
📌 Use a smaller plate
Using smaller plates can help you eat smaller portions. By using smaller plates and bowls, you may be able to gradually get used to eating smaller portions without going hungry. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to tell the brain it’s full, so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full.
📌 Do not avoid foods
Do not avoid any foods from your weight loss plan, especially the ones you like. Banning foods will only make you crave them more. There’s no reason you cannot enjoy the occasional treats as long as you don’t eat them daily and when you eat them, make sure it is in regulated quantities.
📌 “Do not stock junk food*
To avoid temptation, do not stock junk food such as chocolate, chips , biscuits, crisps, and sweet fizzy drinks at home. Instead, opt for healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetable salads.
📌 Cut down on alcohol
A standard bottle of beer can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate. Over time, drinking too much can easily contribute to weight gain.
📌 Plan your meals
Try to plan your breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the day, making sure you stick to your calorie allowance. You may find it helpful to make a weekly shopping list.
*Health tips compiled by Vintage Herbals.
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