Weight Loss Rules
- When you are hungry eat.
- Eat what you want.
- Eat Consciously.
- Stop when you are full.
And here are some easy tips to start incorporating into your life right now.
Eat More Fiber: Found in foods (and powdered form), and is connected to less hunger, more weight management, lower LDL cholesterol, less heart disease, and diabetes. Research suggests that those who eat more fiber (via foods like beans and chickpeas) have healthier diets, eat more protein and less sugar, consume more vitamins and minerals, and have lower body weight and waist circumference. And unlike so many supplements, getting more fiber in your diet tends to be incredibly affordable.
Do More Walking: I walk every day, and skip the car to ensure I get at least 5,000 natural outdoor steps a day running errands or taking the “long way”. Walking is an antidote for any health-based goal, such as better brain and cardiovascular health, a mood booster and tonic for mental health, a cognitive enhancer that improves focus and creativity, and a way to improve fitness and fat loss. I’ve also found evening walks after dinner to be the secret to controlling my blood sugar, and excess weight and getting better sleep. Note that for every extra 1,000 steps you intentionally take after a 4,000 base, it just gives you sweeter and healthier returns.
Social Connection: We are social beings built on interaction and connection. You don’t need to have a lot of friends to be healthy, but it helps to have deep connections that support purpose, meaning, love, support, and fight against loneliness. Remember, even a short chat with the check-out cashier and bagger at the grocery store counts!
Thank you Adam Bornstein for the inspiration.
and Jason Briscoe for the photo