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Losing weight is all about numbers: Eat less, burn more calories.
You’re trying to lose weight and change your lifestyle. Work toward making good choices about diet and physical activity.
Here are some tips for weight-loss success:
- Track your eating patterns. Use your food/activity diary to record what you eat and how much activity you get. Note your feelings, too. This will help you spot any eating triggers that you need to deal with.
- Change your habits. Reach for fruits and vegetables, instead of sodas and candy. Exercise, instead of sitting on the couch. You get the picture.
- Control what you eat. Dining out is fun, but you can’t control the cooking. Make your meals and snacks at home. Use low-fat ingredients. You’ll lose weight, feel healthier, and save money in the process.
- Know how much you eat. Use a measuring cup and a kitchen scale to set portion sizes. This will help you watch your calorie intake. If you eat out, remember that restaurant portions are usually much larger than you need to eat.
- Stay active. Diet is only half of the weight-loss equation. You need to burn more calories than you take in. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least five days a week.
- Eat three balanced meals a day. That includes breakfast every day. When you eat a morning meal, you’ll be less likely to overeat later in the day. Don’t eat a snack, instead of a meal.
- Stock up on low-fat, low-sugar snacks. Keep them handy at home, at work, and when you travel to hold off hunger and prevent overeating.
- Drink lots of water. You’ll stay hydrated and you won’t feel so hungry.
- Take walking trips. Visit museums, the zoo, or an aquarium. Take walks after dinner, instead of watching the TV.
- Get enough sleep. It’s easier to stay in control when you’re well rested.
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