4 Simple Steps for Weight Loss
Are you hoping to lose weight but feeling overwhelmed as to where to begin?
I feel you!
You are not alone.
With an abundance of information out there (thanks google), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as to where to begin your health journey.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking:
Should I start exercising first? Or should I do Keto to lose weight?
Should I do a juice cleanse to kickstart my weight loss? Or should I eliminate all desserts instead?
How about neither!
Instead of focusing on any one of these extremes, let’s try and instead focus on some simple steps you can implement into your day-to-day life to help you lose weight while still being able to enjoy your life and the foods you love.
Here are four simple steps you can implement today to kickstart your weight loss:
1. Eat more fruits and veggies - Try to include fruits and/or veggies at least 80-90% of your meals. Go ahead and add those berries to breakfast and include some carrot chips in your lunch. This one is pretty darn straightforward. No explanation needed.
2. Eat more protein - Try to eat plenty of lean proteins throughout your day. I recommend eating 1-2 palm-sized servings at most meals, to keep you feeling full and satisfied throughout the day. Protein also helps to reduce cravings and urges for nighttime snacking.
3. Make a Plan - That’s right like anything in life to lose weight effectively will take making a plan and sticking with it. Plan ahead for a few of your favorite non-nutritious foods. The keyword here is “plan ahead.” Self-sabotage tends to happen when you feel deprived and when you DON’T plan ahead for indulgent treats. So if you know you have a birthday party coming up and you are waiting for that amazing piece of delicious chocolate cake then make a plan to still enjoy that piece of cake by giving up that extra glass of wine earlier in the week.
4. Watch your portion sizes - If you’re eating nutritious foods *most* of the time and still struggling to lose weight, chances are your portion sizes are too large. I see this one all the time with my coaching clients and can be easily avoided with the right plan and size for your body and your specific weight loss goals.
When it comes to losing weight, take it slow and play the long game. Making too many changes at once only leads to burnout and overwhelm. Instead, try to tackle one of these changes slowly each day and continue to make them a habit. Weight loss doesn’t have to be crazy complicated. You just need to be consistent (and patient.)
I can promise you that if you focus on these four simple actions consistently (and with patience) the results will happen!
As Porky Pig from Looney Tunes says, That’s ALL folks.
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