If you are looking for tips on achieving successful weight loss in Point Pleasant and beyond here are some of the things that will have the biggest positive impact.

1) Eat meals at regular times

When you eat regular meals you are achieving two things. You reduce the chance you want to snack and then face craving high sugar and high fats foods. Your body is also able to burn more calories. 

2) Do not skip your morning meal

A lot of people skip breakfast but that is a mistake for a lot of people. You get essential nutrients in the morning to see you through to lunchtime and you are more likely to snack more when you skip your morning meal.

3) Eat foods that are high in fibre

When you eat more high-fibre foods you will feel full for longer and that means less chance of reaching for empty calories. A weight loss specialist in Brick can help you learn more about this but in general, you want to eat more fruit and vegetables, brown rice rather than white, brown pasta rather than white, oats, lentils, peas and beans and whole grain bread.

4) Avoid keeping junk food in the kitchen

Stop buying and stocking food you struggle to resist. No chips, cookies, cakes, candy, or sodas. Have healthy alternatives ready.

5) Work on eating enough fruit and vegetables each day

As mentioned you want to eat more fruit and vegetables, they are high in fibre and low in fat and calories, as well as having lots of minerals and vitamins. The guidelines vary from one country to another but in the US are 11/2 to 2 cups of fruit a day and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables.

6) Try to be more active

Being more active is another good foal to have. Start small and sustain it and you can make an important lifestyle change.

7) Make meal plans

When you meal plan you tend to stick to those things rather than making poorer choices. A weight loss specialist in Brick can also help.

8) Drink lots of water

Sometimes people eat when actually they should be drinking some water. Water is what you should be drinking more than any other drink option.

9) Do not cut out foods completely

Banning foods tends to not work out for people. When you end up craving something because you do not allow yourself to have it at all it can make your struggle with weight loss a lot harder.

10) Use a smaller dinner plate

When you use a smaller plate you are eating a smaller portion but visually it looks like a full meal still. You can get yourself used to eating smaller amounts. Remember with weight loss in Point Pleasant it takes about 20 minutes before you get the message from the stomach to the brain that you are full.

11) Get used to reading food labels

Know what you are eating by reading the food labels.

12) Drink less alcohol

Alcohol also contains calories so drinking less cuts those out, but also when you drink you are more likely to give in to junk food cravings.

Chloe Heathcote