To stay motivated while losing weight, reward yourself in ways that aren't related to food. A small treat now and then can be good, but try to get out of the habit of thinking of food as a reward. Instead, promise yourself a new outfit--in your new size!--or a trip to the spa.
For losing weight, nothing is better than eating high amounts of fiber. Fiber is found in whole grain foods, nuts and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fiber takes longer for the body to break it down, so you feel full for much longer and won't start craving snacks and unhealthy foods.
Dr. Mark Hyman explains new research shows that sugar is biologically addictive; the more sugar you eat, the more you crave. The good news is that people can …
Totally eliminate mayonnaise from your diet because it can pack on a lot of fat and calories to your diet that you really do not need. You can add an additional 200 calories to your sandwich by just adding mayo. There are low calorie alternatives like mustard and horseradish.
To help you lose weight, you should make sure to chew your food thoroughly. It takes a while for our brains to interpret information on fullness. This means if we eat quickly, we tend to overeat because our brains do not recognize that we are already full until it is long past this fact. By chewing your food thoroughly, you will slow down your eating pace, which will ultimately help you to eat less and prevent the consumption of extra calories.
