A new Gallup survey found that a full 51 percent of adults are hoping
to drop pounds—yet only about half of them say they are truly doing
something to downsize. We get it: Embarking on a weight-loss plan feels
so daunting. But it doesn't have to be; all it takes to get started is a
few tiny lifestyle tweaks that get you on your way to reaching your
goal. Here, five beyond-simple weight-loss strategies to get you
started:
Start your day with oatmeal: Research shows it can help keep hunger at bay better than other cereals
Ditch the guilt: Recent research shows beating yourself up
about eating something indulgent can sabotage your weight-loss efforts.
Instead, look at treating yourself as a celebratory—not
shame-inducing—event.
Ignore the scale: Numbers go up and down and stall
in a plateau all the time, which can do a number on your motivation. A
better idea: Focus on healthy habits rather than weigh-ins—it's likely
to result in more pounds dropped, according to a recent study.
Don't drink your calories: Around 37 percent of the average
person's daily liquid calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks. Stick
to water, unsweetened ice tea, or black or skim milk-infused coffee.
Avoid eating later at night: People who usually eat dinner
around 10 p.m. consume 248 calories more per day than people who eat
earlier, according to a recent study.
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