Take better care of your body. It’s the only one you have. Here are 4 simple things you can do to be more mindful of how you treat your body. You can lose weight without doing anything too drastic. You just have to be a little careful of what you do everyday.
Just Chew
Chew Strong Mint Gum that is!
When you feel a snack attack coming on chew sugarless gum with a strong flavor. Why? Well, gum that packs flavor might prevent other foods from being as tasty. Be aware of this the next time you are watching your fav TV show or spending hours on end checking your "friends" Facebook profile pics.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Do Yoga
Wanna be more mindful when you eat? Do yoga. Why? Those that are more connected to their bodies needs tend to have a calm sense of self awareness. They notice the large portions in restaurants but eat only enough to feel full. They don't stuff themselves on a regular basis.
Drink Aware
Limit Alcohol
Everyone has an occasion that calls for alcohol. When this happens always follow the first drink with water instead of moving directly to another cocktail, beer, or glass of wine. Alcohol has more calories per gram (7) than carbohydrates (4) or protein (4). Also after a few you end up mindlessly eating chips, bar nuts and other "bad" foods.
Snooze
Sleep More, Weigh Less
Need a reason to get to bed a little earlier? Sleeping an extra hour a night could help a person drop 14 pounds in a year! Why? Sleep replaces idle activities and the usual mindless snacking. Awesome! Plus sleep helps your skin look better! So really its a double win!
These 4 things are totally doable and not brain science so pick at least 1 (I'd love you to do all 4 but I realize that's a lot to ask) and challenge yourself to change.
