Losing weight and maintaining your weight doesn’t necessarily require a complete overhaul of your life. Start with Club Sweat’s 6 simple tips to a skinnier you.
Lemon Water at Breakfast
Start your day off with a big glass of water. If you need a little kick throw a lemon in it. Although there is a lot of debate whether lemon water actually helps burn fat and boost metabolism it doesn’t really matter a glass of cold, warm, or hot lemon water is a clean way to start the day!
Snack Between Meals
Yes, really! Limiting yourself to breakfast, lunch, and dinner may not be what you need in order to stay satisfied all day. Many of us end up snacking on something throughout the day, so you may as well plan for it. Keep healthy snacks in your work fridge, desk drawer, purse, etc. Choose foods with protein, fiber, or both to keep you feeling full between meals.Another perk to midday snacking? You won’t be famished when mealtime arrives, so you’ll likely eat less. This is especially helpful when you’re dining out and have less control over what’s on your plate.
Master Label Reading
Sure, you glance at the calorie count (sometimes), but how about the serving size and the servings per container? So many people overlook these areas, but paying attention to them can save you from taking in countless unnecessary calories. Many foods and drinks look like single servings but actually contain two to three portions… and two to three times as many calories! Another faux pas is assuming all supermarket staples are created equal. Sure that jar of marinara is on sale, but it could have a sky-high calorie count, due to added sugar and oil.
Mouthwash After Meals
You know how most foods taste icky right after you brush your teeth? Same deal here. Give yourself a minty-fresh blast, and you’ll be much less likely to idly munch afterward. What’s the point, when your food won’t taste good? This little trick is a fantastic way to curb mindless chewing. If you don’t have mouthwash on hand carry a pack of sugar-free gum with you.
BYOL: Bring Your Own Lunch (To Work)
Get the image of a brown bag with PB&J, chips, and a cookie out of your head. You can do soo much better! Packing your lunch ahead of time is one of the very best things you can do for your diet. Not only is it likely to be healthier than your at-work options (fast food, takeout, leftovers bagels from the morning meeting…), but it’s also a great way to avoid impulsively making poor food choices on the fly.
Don’t Drink Your Calories
Soda, juice, and sweetened coffee or tea drinks may seem kind of innocent, but the calories from these sugary beverages can really add up. This doesn’t mean water is your only option. Start swapping! Try zero-calorie soda (there are plenty of naturally sweetened options) and calorie-free flavored water. And when it comes to coffee and tea add-ins, choose no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia) and a low-calorie milk (like unsweetened almond milk).
If you’re still finding it hard to integrate these habits into your life give us a shout and book yourself in for a free consultation where we can set up an action plan to get you in the best shape of your life.
