Getting in the following eating habits will help you lose weight in a healthy way.
1. Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day.
Drinking eight to ten glasses of water each day gets easier the more you actually do it. To begin with, you should drink a glass of water in the morning after you get up. This is probably the easiest glass you will drink all day and it will help you remember to drink water all day long.
2. Eat breakfast.
Do not skip breakfast. Breakfast is so important to your good health and to weight control as well. Furthermore, eating breakfast will help you stay on track with your diet for the rest of the day.
3. Eat smaller meals.
Just like eating breakfast will increase your metabolism, so will eating more often. Eating small frequent meals helps balance your calorie intake throughout the day and also keeps your blood sugar level balanced. Instead of eating three big meals, try to eat five to six smaller meals throughout the day.
4. Avoid white foods.
This is an easy way to remember what not to eat. If the food is made from sugar, flour, potatoes, rice or corn, just say no. Looking for colorful fruits and vegetables to substitute for the white ones, such as broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, green beans, brown rice, kale and spinach, apples, melons, oranges and grapes. These foods are not only colorful; they are also high in fiber, nutrients and important antioxidants.
5. Eat various vegetables.
Experimenting with various kinds of vegetables is important for your overall health and to avoid some nasty side effects of not getting enough fiber in your diet. If you try hard enough, you will find vegetables that you enjoy eating.
6. Prepare your own food as much as possible.
There are many recipes for quick and easy meals that you can prepare yourself at home. Try to do this as often as possible. If you cook your own foods, you know exactly what the contents are and you will be able to better control for hidden sugar and processed foods.
7. Have a good set of food storage containers.
Having food storage containers of various sizes on hand will make it much easier for you to plan your meals and snacks. When you buy nuts, fruits and vegetables in bulk, you can simply prepare, separate and store them for easy use later. For instance, you can pre-slice your apples and snack on them over several days.
8. Eat some protein at each meal.
Eating protein helps you burn more calories. Since protein is mainly made up of amino acids, which are harder for your body to breakdown, you'll burn more calories to get rid of them. Eating protein will also help you feel full so that you are less likely to eat unhealthy snacks.
9. Drink a glass of water after each snack.
This will help you get in your eight to ten glasses of water each day. If you feel hungry after eating a handful of nuts, try drinking water afterwards. The water will help you feel full and prevent overindulgence. Drinking water after a snack will also help remove the aftertaste from your mouth and can help curb your desire for more.
10. Eat slowly and enjoy your food.
You will feel full and more satisfied if you take the time to savor your food and chew it slower. Do not get in the habit of eating while standing or eating quickly. Eating slower will help you enjoy your food more, pay attention to what it is you are actually eating and get a better sense of when you are actually full.
