4. Think about what you are eating
Calorie counting isn't for everyone, but take a glance at a chart and find out the
calorie counts of your favorite snacks. Just by having an idea of the calorie counts
can help your eating habits.
5. Drink lots of water.
Keep a bottle of water by your desk and anywhere where you spend time. Drinking
plenty of water stops you from retaining water, and is very healthy for you
6. Get active
It doesn't matter whether you join a gym, take a rock climbing class or start birdwatching;
one of the leading causes of weight gain is inactivity. It can be something small
to start off with, but chances are, when your body starts moving, it won't want
to stop!
7. Involve a friend
If you have a friend who wants to lose weight as well, enlist them to help you out.
Taking classes together, cooking healthy meals together and even walking together
can make things a lot more fun.
8. Slow down!
When you eat, it takes your body about twenty minutes to realize that food is getting
into it. If you start off eating quickly and continue eating until you are full,
you will end up stuffing yourself.
9. Don't get impatient
It's always nice to see the first few pounds melt off, but don't get discouraged
by how long it takes. Doctors will tell you that you should never lose more than
two pounds a week at most; losing at a slow rate will mean its much more like to
stay off.
10. Challenge yourself
Your body needs challenges to keep on losing weight, so walk a little further everyday,
or work out just a few minutes longer.
11. Eat brightly
The more colorful your food is, the better it tends to be for you. Look into sweet
potatoes, beets and bell peppers, for example and think about ways to add them to
your diet.