15 Rules of Losing Weight and Keeping It Off …

9. Drink More Water …

Boy, this is a hard one for me. I just don’t like water! I really prefer some sugary tea or calorie-laden soda, but water is really what I should be drinking. Water is zero calories, fills me up, and is really good for my body. Plus, water keeps the skin from being as wrinkly! So, I know there’s a lot of benefits to drinking more water, and it is a key for me in losing weight healthily.

10. Skip Processed Foods …

It is so easy for me to buy (and eat) processed foods. At night, when I’m tired and hungry, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen preparing a gourmet meal. But, I know that the more fresh food I eat, the better. I’ve found my favorite processed foods to be loaded in sugar and salt! So, I’m skipping the pre-made meals and boxed snacks in favor of fresh foods like fruit, veggies, and white meat.

11. Star With a Soup …

Have you ever noticed that people living in countries that are traditionally thin almost always start their meal with a soup? I read a great article about this in a magazine, and it totally makes sense. I love soups, like miso soup, that are really just water … great flavor, but low in calories! What a great way to fill up your belly without wasting a lot of calories! So, I’m starting dinner with a low cal soup.

12. Cut Saturated Fats …

We all know that fats are bad for us, but I’ve learned that saturated fats are the absolute worst. Losing weight the healthy way doesn’t mean cutting out all fats to me – I need some fat in my diet to keep my heart and brain healthy. But, I know that saturated fats just clog my arteries and slow me down, and – not to mention – keep me chubby! So, I’m cutting those fats out.

13. Cut Out Alcohol …

Oh, this tip makes me sad, but I know it is true. How I love a little mixed drink with dinner or relaxing on my deck with an icy cold beer! But, I know I shouldn’t drink my calories … these drinks don’t feel me up, have no real nutritional value, and just add calories to my daily intake. So, while I’m on the weight loss train, I’m leaving all my alcoholic drinks in the cooler.

14. Keep a Food Diary …

I really didn’t think this tip would work for me, but my mom had a lot of success with food journaling, so I thought I’d try it. It kind of surprised me how well it worked! I felt terrible when I had to record things like “two donuts” or “one chocolate candy bar” in my food journal … it really made me pay attention to how I’m eating! Plus, it makes it really easy to total my calories at the end of the day. Check out 12 Tips on How to Keep a Food Journal … for the ideas.

15. Make a Friend …

When I work out with a friend, or even just stay accountable to a friend about my diet and workout routines, it makes it so much easier to stay on track. Maybe it is because I know I’ll be ashamed to say I didn’t work out or eat right that day, but something makes me stick to the plan if I’ve got to report to someone. So, I want to enlist a friend to help keep me accountable!

That’s it – those are my fifteen favorite ideas for losing weight the healthy way and keeping it off. If I lose the weight the right way, I know I won’t have to worry about it coming right back as soon as I start eating again. Do you have healthy eating ideas? If so, post them in the comments section below!

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