A Few of my Favorite Tips to Help You Lose Weight

“Losing weight is best accomplished by making long-term lifestyle changes, says registered dietitian Christy Brissette, but to drop pounds more quickly, turn to non-processed foods, including non-starchy vegetables, and get plenty of protein. Brissette also says to use herbs and spices instead of salt to reduce water retention, drink plenty of water before meals, get enough sleep and try some high intensity interval training exercises.”- Reader’s Digest (7/2019)

You guyssss there are SO many good mentions in this quote! One thing I want to clarify is that we shouldn’t just turn to non-processed foods in an effort to drop pounds more quickly. We should turn to them as often as possible, regardless of our weight-related goals! The follow-up to this mention is that we should focus on non-starchy veggies + protein when focusing on a goal of quick weight loss. I do agree with this, for MOST people. Everyone is different, and there can be some conditional, psychological contingencies to this idea (which I can gladly assist you in working through, should you so choose to utilize the assistance 😊).

For the vast majority of individuals (higher-level athletes sweating excessively being the primary exception here), it is wise to reduce sodium intake by employing fresh herbs and spices for flavor, in place of salt. Fresh seasonings are also a great way to flavor the same dish in different manors, so that we don’t grow tired of any healthy foods.

Drinking plenty of water before meals is one of my favorite recommendations shared above. Not only does this help us reach our intended water goal for the day, but the timing of the water intake here helps get a head start on our appetite – enabling use of more appropriate portion control at meals. (This is something we can all benefit from assistance with, am I right?)

Getting enough sleep is imperative for overall health, weight loss included. Among other benefits, adequate sleep is imperative for muscle recovery and energy re-charge (so we are able to effectively burn more calories the following day). We are also more apt to make less-healthful dietary decisions when we are sleep-derived, so ensuring that we record 7-8 hours of sleep each night aids in both the dietary and physical activity efforts that are crucial in achieving weight loss goals.

Ahhh, yes – our sweet friend HIIT (high-intensity interval training). This form of physical activity in particular has been shown to hasten weight loss. However, it is most important to adhere to a physical activity regimen which you ENJOY (at least for the most part). If you absolutely despise HIIT but are doing it to achieve a certain amount of weight loss, it might so happen that you quit the HIIT once the pre-determined weight goal has been achieved. What do you think happens then?? So yeah, while HIIT is an effective tactic in speeding up weight loss, it is typically best to incorporate this style of training into a balanced workout regimen that can be maintained long-term.

If you find these tips helpful, but know you need someone to hold you accountable to employing them, I gotchu.😊 Schedule your FREE intro call today to get the ball rollin’!