4 ways to lose weight when you love food

Losing weight doesn’t have to be stressful, painful, or outrageously difficult. Many people lose significant amounts of weight just by tweaking their diet and making small changes to their routine. You don’t have to starve.  You don’t even need to center your life on the treadmill or weight room. But, you do need discipline , a plan, and accountability. Don’t rely on willpower alone. Here are four ways to start losing weight and still enjoy the food you love.  

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Let’s explore the 4 ways to lose weight when you love food

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Control your portions: 

Embarking on a weight loss journey isn’t the time to punish yourself or eliminate all food you take pleasure in. Take baby steps and slowly reduce your portion size.  Choose smaller food portions when you go out to eat. The key is to take less at the beginning, see if the smaller amount satisfies you, and then get more if you still feel hungry. Remember, it takes your body almost 20 minutes to register that it’s full.  So take your time chewing. 

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Drink a lot of water, green tea, and kombucha: 

Water is the elixir of life. Increasing your water intake will not only curb your hunger but will improve your skin’s appearance and increase your energy. Drinking water will also help you burn more calories and will help detoxify your body. Daily consumption of green tea and kombucha will also help you burn more calories at a faster rate by improving your metabolic system. Drink tea twice a day after your meals.  

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Eat foods that are high in fiber:  

In general, foods that are high in fiber are usually low in calories. Fiber keeps your stomach full, curbs hunger pangs and helps limit your calorie intake to a minimum. Foods that contain a high amount of fiber are avocados, asian pears, berries, coconut, figs, artichokes, peas, okra, acorn squash, brussel sprouts, turnips, black beans, chickpeas, lima beans, split peas, lentils, nuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds and quinoa. 

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Eat foods with high water content:  

Adding foods with high water content, like watermelon, zucchini, strawberries, cucumber, broccoli, yogurt, cantaloupe, and fish, will help your stomach feel full and stave off cravings. Many of these foods make great alternatives to your previously unhealthy foods. For example, if you’re craving a thick milkshake, try one with coconut yogurt, fruit, and ice, instead of one laden with calories and sugar. Zucchini or spaghetti squash also make great substitutes for pasta.  
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I’d love to hear from you, tell me in the comments which of these 4 ways to lose weight, you can commit to this week. 

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