One of the celebrities I looked up to recently expressed how her doctor recommended that she should pick a weight and stick to it. He had said it is not healthy for your skin to stretch and shrink all the time. What are some ways to keep your weight fairly steady?
Drink water, and often. Drinking a glass of water prior to meals or snacks helps your metabolism and helps you to eat less.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Even the American Journal of Epidemiology says people are 4.5 times more likely to be obese if they skip breakfast.
Eating whole grains for health and weight is important! Examples include whole wheat bread, brown rice and whole wheat pasta. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who consume more fiber and whole grains were healthier overall and had lower weights.
Keep moving! A body in motion burns more calories than one resting. Be sure to include weight resistance and cardiovascular training to keep your body at its healthiest.
Get your ZZZs! Women who get proper sleep every night have more energy. This is the time when your body is repairing itself.
Control your stress levels. It will be hard for some college students as finals week is approaching, and those graduating soon need to consider their options, including entering the workforce or seeking a master’s degree from an accredited online college.
Indulge in your favorite treats. It doesn’t mean you are allowed to sit with a bucket of ice cream, instead exercise portion control. I purchase the healthiest yet tastiest ice cream I can find, and I bury it in the freezer under a few bags of frozen veggies. I measure it so I’m getting every tasty calorie and put it away.
Weighing yourself daily is a good idea! Some diet plans encourage weekly or biweekly weigh-ins. Some women obsessively weigh themselves and go through withdrawal when their scale breaks or is stolen by a loving family member. Weighing yourself every day at the same time will allow you to notice any weight beginning to creep up. Be aware of water weight however, and don’t obsess over the numbers all the time.
