Every year, people are determined to start a new, healthy diet that can help them lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. However, after about a week into the plan, most people feel the need to celebrate with a coffee and a couple donuts or cookies. It’s really not their fault for failing to follow their plan consistently. It’s not their lack of willpower. It’s the resolution. When you set unrealistic goals for yourself, no matter what the cause, it will not be easy to follow through with the plan. Fortunately, we’ve come up with some recommendations to help you create a healthy diet resolution that you can actually accomplish. Basically, it’s time for a new plan!
At Lipolaser in Marlton, we take our laser treatments seriously and we want you to look the best you can after your procedure. That is why we’ve taken the time to provide some helpful tips for your healthy diet resolution. To learn more about lipolaser treatment, call Lipolaser in Marlton at (856) 983-3600 to schedule an appointment today.
Swearing Off Sweets
Swearing off sweets is surefire way to fail, especially if you haven’t gone an entire day without eating something sweet and tasty with sugar in it. Researches have determined that Americans consume an average of 22 packets of sugar every day based on the amount of sugar in the foods they eat that are not sweets. For instance, many of the products such as canned soups, tomato sauce, coleslaw, and ketchup among others all include sugar in the ingredients to make the item taste good. Keep this in mind: It’s okay to savor the occasional sugar bombing, but it is important not to over indulge. A good way to succeed at consuming less sugar is to limit the intake by allowing yourself to consume sugary products during specific times.
Eat As If…
As an adult, it is easy for you to over eat because you are used to eating everything that’s on your plate. Children, on the other hand, only eat until they’re full. So eat as if you’re a child. Use a smaller plate, a smaller utensil, and eat food in smaller portions. According to the International Journal of Obesity, the ability to reduce the amount of food you eat daily is essential to losing weight (nature.com, 2013). Most believe that eating smaller portions will cause a person to eat more, but the truth is that eating smaller portions will help satisfy the hunger just enough for you to stop eating. Following a strict regiment and sticking to it can actually help you lose weight. Also, don’t forget to turn the TV off. Remember, eat as if you’re a kid.
Don’t go to bed hungry
Some people have a theory about eating after dinner, which is not to do it. However, weight-loss experts suggest that going to bed hungry may send your body into fight-or-flight mode that pushes the body to reserve fat instead of releasing it. People who are highly active may, in fact, benefit from having a quick snack an hour or two before bed. Eating something light before bed can help to stabilize blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy metabolism. Blood sugar levels are important before sleep since they help you rest fully. Unhealthy sleep patterns can cause a person to crave sugary foods. By combining complex carbs and protein, the body can steady blood sugar levels and repair damaged muscles while you sleep. Here are a few suggestions:
- A banana with peanut butter or almond butter
- Greek yogurt with blueberries or strawberries
- An apple or pear with string cheese
At Lipolaser in Marlton, we take our laser treatments seriously and we want you to look the best you can after your procedure. That is why we’ve taken the time to provide some helpful tips for your healthy diet resolution. To learn more about lipolaser treatment, call Lipolaser in Marlton at (856) 983-3600 to schedule an appointment today.