Hello-
I came across this article the other day with 25 health secrets from the experts and it had some useful tips in it.
I wanted to share 7 of the better tips related to losing weight with you:
7 health secrets:
1. Swap the scales for a tape measure. Where fat is stored can be just as important as your weight. For women, if your waist is larger than 31.5ins (80cm), you risk developing diabetes. For men, it’s 37ins (94cm) or more (or 35ins/90cm if you’re Asian). If your measurements put you in danger, lose weight now!
2. Buy a pedometer and aim to take 10,000 steps a day. Those with a desk job might be shocked how far off that target they are. Keeping an eye on your steps throughout the day will encourage you to take the stairs or get off the bus a stop early.
3. Shun diet foods. Your body is clever at discovering what’s in the food you eat and you can’t fool it for long. Experiments show that once your body has realised a food’s appearance and taste don’t match its calorie content (such as with low-cal cakes or biscuits), it adjusts your hunger response so you no longer feel satisfied eating it.
4. Simplify your food choices. The pleasure of eating a food increases up to the third or fourth bite and then drops off. If you have lots of different foods on your plate, you prolong this sensory pleasure - which stops you feeling full. Simplify your diet and place fewer types of foods on your plate.
5. Choose foods that satisfy your hunger. According to Australian researchers, baked potatoes, porridge, oranges, apples, wholemeal pasta, beans and veggies rank highest on this scale. They’ll make you feel fuller on fewer calories, which makes it much easier to lose those unwanted pounds.
6. Be an early bird. Exercising early in the day means you’re more likely to stick at it. You kick-start your metabolism and boost feelgood endorphins and you’re less likely to cancel your workout because of distractions that crop up later in the day.
7. Go for a brisk walk every day to boost your energy. Sunlight can stimulate your brain to produce “happy” chemicals called endorphins, while the exercise will help to lower stress. All too often we run on empty, which can cause anxiety, exhaustion and depression.
And here’s one bonus tip that I like:
Bonus tip: Make sure you smile every day. A positive attitude can benefit you as much as not smoking, according to the American Psychological Association. And being happy could add up to eight years to your life - that’s certainly worth smiling about!
You can read all 25 health secrets here
It’s usually the simple things that can make the biggest difference in our lives.
Add these 7 simple living tips to your day for 30 days and see what a difference it makes in your life.
Have a great day!
-Adam
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