9 Tips To Reach Your Goal That Have Nothing To Do With Diets

When you think about weight loss, diets are likely the first thing to come to mind.

Unfortunately, the words “diet” tends to be associated with deprivation and forbidden foods.

Successful weight loss doesn’t typically happen just by shifting food habits. There are many other simple lifestyle changes you can adopt to support your goal, making it easier!

Here are 9 tips that will help you that have nothing to do with food!

Make a list of your motivations

Focusing only on weight can be disappointing or even stressful if checked too often.

Try creating a list of reasons why you want to lose weight. Perhaps it is to be healthier to help your family or to be able to play sports with your children. Having a list of your motivations can be the boost you need to stay on track!

Establish morning routines

Wake up 15 to 30 minutes earlier than usual to organize your day and prepare your meals and snacks. Maybe a brisk walk or yoga with sunrise can get you on the track for a successful day?

Another important point is that by getting up earlier you will also go to bed a little earlier, reducing the urge to snack before bed.

Make a weekly menu

Lack of preparation and organization is one of the main reasons that lead to poor food choices.

Set aside some time in your week to create a menu with recipes and a shopping list. This way you avoid the risk of having no healthy options and worse, having foods around that will not help you reach your goal.

Reorganize your kitchen

Prepare your environment for success!

The expression “out of sight, out of mind” could not be more relevant. Apply this motto by pack all the foods that don’t fit into your diet in hard-to-reach places and put the friendly foods in plain sight. They will be the easiest to choose when it’s time to eat.

Drink water before eating

Drinking one to two glasses of water about 10 minutes before meals and snacks can help prevent overeating by causing a slight feeling of fullness. Keep a water bottle at hand, and if you tend to be forgetful, download an App that sends friendly reminders to stay hydrated.

Increase daily physical activity

We’re talking physical activity and not just physical exercise. All movement counts! You climb stairs instead of taking the elevator, play with your children, clean the house or rake leaves. It all adds up. The calories you expend on these activities can help you keep weight off without dieting.

Get a slimming buddy

For most people, a good support system is everything. Having someone to experience the challenges and victories with can ensure you stay on the right path, full of strength. Find someone prepared to go on this journey with you and, together, you can reach your goals.

Brush your teeth after dinner

Brushing your teeth right after dinner can be a great strategy to resist temptations. This simple action can help you avoid late night snacking!

Go to sleep at a set time and get at least 8 hours

The link between weight and sleep is clear: Too little sleep can lead to a hormonal imbalance that affects your appetite as well as cravings. Having a restful sleep is a priority to make wise food decisions throughout your day! The trick is to schedule a non-negotiable bedtime so that you get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. Sleep hygiene is also very important, so prepare your environment with very little light and turn off the television, phone and any other source of artificial light well before bedtime.