3. Practice mindful eating.
Mindful eating is an excellent technique for building healthy eating habits. Instead of adhering to restrictive diets, counting calories, or feeling guilty after a “slip-up,” mindful eating requires you to pay attention to hunger cues and feelings of fullness your body’s giving off. Ultimately, mindful eating can make mealtime more enjoyable and help prevent overeating, according to research.
“Practice mindful eating by paying attention to hunger cues and eating slowly,” suggests Best.
4. Weigh yourself weekly.
It’s easy to fall into the weight loss trap of obsessing over the number on the scale. But weighing yourself every day has its drawbacks. For one, it doesn’t provide an accurate picture of your weight loss, according to the American Heart Association. Your weight can vary daily based on several factors, including the amount of physical activity you get, your hormones, and your fluid intake. Also, daily weigh-ins may discourage you from sticking with it if you don’t see the number dropping fast enough.
A healthier way to track your progress is by weighing yourself once a week. “Tracking your weight often keeps you accountable and aware of what’s happening. This keeps your results top of mind and mindful of your habits that lead to successful weight loss,” Mitri explains.