Losing weight seems to be challenging for everyone. There are several reasons people are struggling with weight gain: One size doesn't suit everything. The ability of individuals to lose weight can vary according to their dietary habits. The good news is there are many dietary strategies that you can use in order to lose weight so that you feel better about yourself and are able to enjoy life more. Here are our 5 simple strategies:
1. Eat whole foods and focus on nutrients over macros. You get to still enjoy foods you like without feeling like you are on a “diet” Ideally, plant-based foods that are considered to be "clean" food and good fats. Avoid omega-6 and eat more omega-3. They can keep the weight off without counting calories and keeps me from acquiring heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
2. Work with a weight loss coach. A trained professional can help you lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Diets don’t usually work as one solution doesn't fit all. You need to be assessed on your needs and goals and even your genetic makeup. A better way to have accountability is with an expert in weight loss.
3. Don't go on a "diet, change your lifestyle instead. Most people go on "diets" and don't plan for what's next so they go back to their old habits and to where their body was before. You have to take small sustainable steps that are lasting such as staying hydrated throughout the day and making sure you have enough sleep to rest your mind and body.
4. Figure out how much protein you need to maintain your muscle mass (muscle burns fat). Then figure out what that is in ounces and divide that into 2 meals using the intermittent fasting technique. You can then match the ounces with low glycemic fruits and vegetables for each meal such as celery, cucumber, peppers, mushrooms, and low sodium pickles.
5. Cut down on unnecessary sweet foods, anything that contains too much sugar. There is nothing that can prevent a sugar craving from ruining your diet quite like sugar itself. You can start by cutting back on your favorite sweet desserts or snacks that are high on carbs, and replace them with a green tea meal instead.
If you are one of many people who are fighting with your weight, you are not alone! We hope that you found this blog informative and helpful. There are so many things that can go wrong when it comes to weight loss and sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle. With these tips and tricks, here's wishing you'd be able to get past the weight loss challenges and finally reach your health goals.
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