Quick solutions and widely used diets might be risky and unsustainable.
Here are some quick, practical, and successful strategies for breaking the diet cycle while maintaining a healthy weight:
Keep a food journal
Each meal you consume throughout the day should be noted along with your feelings at the time. Plan ahead to do something else when you see you’re eating more out of boredom or stress or making careless decisions while you’re feeling distracted.
For instance, if you eat out of boredom, contact a friend and have a discussion. If you eat under pressure, try practicing deep breathing instead
Make a meal plan.
Make a list of all the meals and snacks you intend to prepare and consume over the course of the coming week, and only buy what is on that list. By doing this, you will avoid tempting yourself to eat more than you should by keeping additional food on hand.
Keep in mind the ideal plate
Your supper should consist of half non-starchy vegetables, half starchy vegetables (such as potato, rice, or pasta), and a quarter protein (such as 150g uncooked lean red or white meat, fish, or tofu) (such as carrots, broccoli or leafy greens).
Set up your refrigerator.
Store treat items out of sight and place healthy options where you won’t see them because what you see first is what you’re most likely to reach for.
Cut up raw vegies sticks to snack on, portion out handfuls of mixed nuts and keep fresh fruit and your favourite yoghurt at the ready to make choosing healthier snacks easier.
