Choosing A Healthier Life

3 Evidence-Based Tips That Will Help You Control And Lose Weight

When it comes to losing weight you want to work with a doctor. You want a medical professional to surprise and make sure that you are losing weight in a healthy manner and that the rest of your overall health is being taken care of. There are some tried and true evidence based strategies that you can use and incorporated into your life.

#1 Drink Water Before You Eat

Drinking water can be a powerful weight loss tool. Before you eat a meal, you should drink a couple of glasses of water. Drinking water before you eat will help you not overweight. It is easy to eat more than you need; when you drink lots of water first, you will not confuse your thirst for hunger.

Additionally, drinking lots of water throughout the day can help boost your metabolism. That means that you will be able to more quickly break down the food that you eat. Drinking water can also help you burn more calories when you work out.

#2 Cut Out Breakfast Sugar

Breakfast in the United States is all about the sugar. If you think about it, many breakfast foods are more like desserts. Get a good start with your breakfast. Eat some whole eggs with your breakfast; they can provide you with the protein you need to start your day and can help you stay full. Pair the eggs with whole-grains. Go for a healthy breakfast that will fill you up; not one that will load you up with sugar that is only going to cause you to crash later on.

In fact, cutting back on sugar in general is a great way to lose weight. That doesn't mean that you have to get rid of all sweets; there are plenty of sweets that you can eat that don't contain sugar or contain natural sugar instead of processed sugar. 

If you start looking at facts on the back of your food, you'll be surprised how many things have loads of sugar in them, such as salad dressing. Work to cut sugar out of your diet, and enjoy the weight loss benefits that come with eating less sugar.

#3 Change Up Your Plates

It may be surprising, but if you are struggling with portion control, try switching to a smaller plate. A smaller plate will force you to put less food on your plate and will help you naturally get use to portion control. Using a smaller plate can help you be more aware of what you are eating. Using a smaller plate is great if you don't like counting calories all the time, but want to make sure that you are eating portions that are the right size.

If you are on a weight loss journey this year, drink water before you eat to help you not overeat. Use a smaller plate and bowl to help you control your portion sizes. Cut sugar out of your breakfast, and then work at reducing the sugar that you eat all the time.

These are just a few small evidence-based changes you can make on your journey to a healthier life. As always, be sure to work with your doctor who can help you find the best weight control method for you.


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