5 Ways To Lose Weight :

1) DRINK MORE WATER

 

You should have a goal to drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water. Let’s say that you weigh 120lbs. You should aim for at least 60oz. of water daily or more! In order to drink more water, try to get yourself on a schedule! There are water bottles available which denote how much water you should have consumed by the time marked. You can also “DIY” this by using a reusable water bottle and a sharpie marker.

2) EAT SMALL FREQUENT MEALS

 

Set a goal to consume 6 small meals per day — making two of those “meals” healthy snacks. I am sure you have heard this a thousand times over, but it is for a good reason. Frequent snacking is the key to maintaining your weight or battling the bulge. Can’t remember to snack? Make a schedule!

3) COLOR YOUR PLATE

 

Have you ever heard that you should eat all of the colors of the rainbow? It is no secret that eating a variety of colorful food helps to provide your body with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. All of this is to nourish your body in a way that can’t be replicated in a supplement or multivitamin.
Each color contains their own nutrients:
• Red: lycopene and anthocyanin
• Orange: vitamin C, carotenoids, and bioflavonoids
• Yellow: nutrients that promote good digestion and optimal brain function
• Green: lutein and indoles
• Blue/Purple: antioxidants and anti-aging properties
• White: nutrients that increase immunity

4) GO LIFT

 

According to a Penn State research study, women who lifted weights regularly lost 40% more body fat than those who didn’t. According to Women’s Health, “Other research on dieters who don’t lift shows that, on average, 75% of their weight loss is from fat, while 25% is from muscle. Muscle loss may drop your scale weight, but it doesn’t improve your reflection in the mirror and it makes you more likely to gain back the flab you lost.” This will leave you skinny fat or skinny without muscle tone. The fact is: if you lift, you will burn more calories.

5) WALK DAILY AFTER DINNER

Making a habit of taking a daily stroll after dinner is a great idea. My husband and I have actually gotten into this habit after our son was born. We enjoy taking him out in his jogging stroller after eating a clean dinner. It helps us unwind, get fit, and spend a little time together.