5 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Weight

Most people know that the most important factors in healthy weight loss are diet and exercise, but those words carry many negative connotations. By reframing the way you think about these things, you can develop a more positive outlook on health.

Build a healthy weight loss plan 

Your weight loss plan begins with an attitude adjustment. Set realistic goals and be patient. Beware of self-destructive behaviors and don’t let small mistakes derail your goals. Avoid fads and take a common sense approach to your weight loss plan. If it’s too complex, you probably won’t.  

1) Focus on health, not the pounds.

Instead of using a diet program that focuses solely on weight, make real changes to your eating lifestyle. If you view food as a reward, you will always feel like you are restricted. It is much healthier to view food as fuel, fueling your body. If you put sugar in a gas tank, the car will not work properly. The same goes for your body! 

2) It’s a balancing act 

Proper health and weight management require a bit of balance. It is never a good idea to go for the extremes. Eating too little and exercising too much can lead to as many problems as eating too much and not exercising. Find a balance that you can live with.

3) Lifetime habits are better than fad diets 

There are countless diets that will help you lose weight quickly, but the moment you start eating normally again, you will gain weight again.

4) A healthy diet is key 

Counting calories and carbohydrates is simply not sustainable. Choosing healthy and common sense options is. Sticking to a smaller portion diet, with lots of vegetables, will go a long way. Don’t be fooled by processed foods that claim to be sugar and carbohydrate free. 

6) Get enough sleep

Chronic sleep loss can contribute to health problems like weight gain, high blood pressure, and a lowered immune system. Getting enough sleep helps you wake up with a clear mind, able to think clearly.