Never rely completely on exercise to lose weight because food plays a very vital role in shaping you up. Without proper body maintenance foods it is almost impossible to lose weight and achieve the perfect body shape you dream for. Weight watching is very important and so is following the right kind of diet tips so that you can always stay in shape even after losing the desired weight. Some people work hard, achieve their weight loss goals but cannot maintain that weight for more than 3 to 4 months. That happens because they haven’t lost weight the right way by eating the right foods in the first place.
Here are some important diet tips to stay in shape without gaining those extra pounds once you have lost weight and reached your desired weigh:
- Set a target for yourself that you are not going above a certain weight and check that at the end of every month
- Lose weight slowly (2 to 4 pounds in a month)
- Don’t rely on diet only; add a proper 1 hour exercise regimen your weight watching routine
- Don’t eat in oversized pans
- Always control your portion sizes
- Keep a 30 min walk in your schedule always
- Eat more fruits and vegetables
- Drink a lot of water even after losing weight
- Don’t take alcohol frequently
- Chew sugarless gum so that you have something in your mouth always which will help prevent food cravings
- Keep a food log of what you ate during the day
- Reward yourself for keeping the weight maintained every 15 days by treating yourself to a good meal
- Avoid hanging out with people who are always eating
- Drink water before every meal because that will make you feel fuller and you will eat less food
That’s it! By following these simple tips you can easily stay in shape for years even after losing weight.
By : Natural Health News
