15 Simple Weight Loss Tricks

shutterstock_7670236It’s not easy to be proactive when it comes to weight loss when you’re constantly out on the road, focused on making appointment times, and exhausted at the end of the day. Check out this list of 20 simple changes you can make throughout the days to help lose weight!

1. Stock Up Your Mini Fridge

It seems pricey to do at the time, but if you’ve got a mini fridge in your truck – it definitely makes sense to stock it up before you hit the road so that you can avoid getting slapped with truck stop prices, or paying the price to eat out.

2. Snack Throughout The Day

Skipping breakfast and lunch just to have a large dinner can have a majorly bad effect on the body – such as slowing down it’s metabolism or causing a delayed insulin response, putting you at risk for diabetes. Do yourself a favor, don’t skip a healthy breakfast or lunch meal, and snack healthfully (and within moderation) in between.

3. Cruise The Isles Before You Buy

Cruise those isles and resolve to make healthy choices before you fill your arms with those delicious unhealthy snacks. Try to gravitate towards healthy options, fruits, salads with light dressings, and sandwiches. Try your best to avoid additives.

4. Eat Lots Of Fiber and Protein

Protein and fiber are both vitally important to your health, and both can also help you to maintain a healthy weight. Protein helps you to stay satisfied longer, as can fiber!

5. Slow Down

The slower you chew, the quicker you’ll fill up. If you eat rapidly, your stomach won’t be able to register how full you are. – Plus you’ll enjoy your meals! 6. Go For Healthy Fats

Healthy fats like those found in avocados, nuts, seeds, and fish are a great source of energy, and they also help us to absorb important vitamins into our systems. These fats are also known for their ability to help keep you feeling full.

7. Dodge Simple Carbohydrates

Things like white bread and sugars (found in soda) – as delicious as they are – should be avoided when possible. Although they provide energy, they lack nutritional value, quickly spike your blood sugar, and won’t keep you feeling satisfied.

8. Chew Gum

Chewing sugar free gum is a great way to keep from over indulging. If you’re chewing a wad when you’re surrounded by food, it helps to keep your mouth occupied! Gum is also known to help lower cravings for sweet and salty food.

9. Drink A Glass Of Water

Drinking a glass of water before eating helps to fill you up, and drinking water throughout the meal also gives your brain a chance to register fullness. Low water intake has been linked to obesity in many.

10. Cave Into Your Cravings

It’s better to cave into a craving in moderation, than to blow it off and completely over-indulge later. The more you avoid foods that you love, the more desirable they’ll be to you – so don’t make them a danger. 

11. Have Leftovers? Grab A Box!

Take-out is a great solution the large portion issue in restaurants. Be conscious of your portion sizes, and know when to pack up the rest of your meal to snack on at a later time. It’s a great way to be healthy, and make your hard earned dollars stretch a little further.

12. Drink Green Tea

Drinking green tea has been known to help shed the pounds. Green tea has the ability to metabolize fat, and also provides potential for actual fat loss.

13. Brush Your Teeth

The earlier the better. You’ll be less likely to snack before bed if you’ve already brushed

14. Use A Weight Loss/Calorie Counting App or Food Journal

Keeping track of your food intake is a great way to keep yourself from overindulging, keeping track of what exactly you’re eating, how much of it, and when you’re doing it.

15. Get Moving

Park a little farther away from the entrance than you usually do, and force yourself to walk more – maybe even at a brisk pace. – Always be mindful of your surroundings (for your safety) and walk in well-lit areas during the evening.  

Source

Greatist

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