Forget going on a “diet”.
)"-only to revert back to our old eating habits within a week or two.
Deprivation and crash diets don’t work.
Neither does giving up all your favorite foods-who wants to do that?
So how can you give your desire to eat healthy and lose weight some sticking power?
Don’t Give Up Your Favorite Foods
A huge diet red flag?
If you’re told you better say goodbye to your favorite foods.
Have smaller portions of indulgent foods likebrowniesand ice cream.
Pictured recipe:Quinoa Avocado Salad
2.
Instead of fearing fat, realize that it serves a purpose.
It’s super-satisfying and helps you absorb certain nutrients (plus, it tastes good).
Aim to include healthy fats in your diet like olive oil, nuts and nut butters and avocados.
To get more fiber, munch on whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
It’s better to start with tiny diet tweaks if you want them to become permanent changes.
Trying to change everything and go to the extreme sets you up for failure.
Instead, set a small goal or two every week of a healthy change you’d like to make.
Pictured recipe:Sweet & Sour Chicken
4.
You don’t have to eat perfectly to lose weight (what is a perfect way of eating anyway?
); you just have to eat well.
Eating indulgences are bound to happen.
And when they do…
5.
Remember that one meal doesn’t undo all of your healthy efforts.
Don’t “wait until Monday” or give up altogether on the healthy eating habits you’ve established.
If you have a minor setback, understand that it’s one small blip on the radar.
