12 Tips To Amplify Your Weight Loss

Apr 11, 2018 by apost team

Weight loss can be a tricky journey. It's important to remember that it is a journey, however. Read on to learn 12 simple tips and tricks that will have you hitting your weight loss goals in no time.

Ever heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy? If you're anxious about binging, then you're more likely to binge! If you find yourself attacking a pint of ice cream at midnight, don't stress. Find the power to put the lid back on and go for a healthier snack.

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Always have at least two different foods on your plate at every meal time, whether it's a salad and meat or a grain and a vegetable, make your plate look more appealing by adding variety.

Sitting near the kitchen makes it easier to overeat by going for seconds or thirds. If you're in a new location, you may take more time to eat and feel full before making your way back to the kitchen.

If you rush to discard the evidence of your meal, you're more likely to feel justified by eating more than you need.

Science has shown that people eat until their plate is cleared instead of eating until they're full. Keep this in mind by using smaller dishes and filling your plate up with lots of fibrous vegetables that will help satiate you.

Did you know that when we eat with others around, we eat 30% more calories? Sharing plates and good conversation can distract us from how much we're actually eating.

Don't be tempted by the colorful snacks stretching as far as the eye can see. By keeping a rigid shopping list you can cut down on costs and maintain your fitness goals.

Don't leave your treats in an easily accessible place or you're more likely to mindlessly graze. Store your snacks in the back of your pantry so that you can eat your treats in moderation.

Chew your food at least 32 times because science shows that thorough chewing better satisfies our tastebuds and gives us more time to feel full.

You may think you're doing yourself a favor by cutting out breakfast so you can save a few hundred calories, but you're more likely to overeat if you let yourself get ravenous. Instead, try opting for a bowl of oatmeal that's full of fiber, energy-producing carbs, and protein. 

Only eat your food on a plate. If you have all of your food laid out on the table, you'll be tempted to overeat.

No matter how many ads you see for losing ten pounds in one day, know that healthy and sustainable weight loss occurs over a long period of time. Don't aim to diet, aim to create a healthy lifestyle.

Weight loss is a journey so don't be discouraged if you go down a different path than your friends and family :) Be sure to let your family and friends know about these super simple tips!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!