8 Powerful Habits to Naturally Slim Down!
8 Powerful Habits to Naturally Slim Down!. A Mind Map by Arpit Banjara
1. 6. Get Hydrated.
1.1. Drink water often throughout your day
1.1.1. This helps your body rid itself of toxins
1.2. hydrates your entire body from the inside-out
1.2.1. and is also a great way to trick your body
1.2.2. into thinking that it’s full if you’re trying to lose those few pesky pounds!
2. 7. Increase Your Fiber.
2.1. Adding healthy fiber is vital to anyone’s health regime
2.1.1. Fiber helps regulate your body and even reduces risks of some diseases
2.2. Try adding more vegetables, such as potatoes, and wholegrains
3. 8. Make Any Change Slowly!
3.1. Diving into anything can set you up for instant failure
3.2. if you want to be successful at incorporating new eating habits
3.2.1. make one change per day
3.2.2. or even per week!
3.3. Gradual changes are always easier to commit to
3.3.1. so why not make it easy for you “win”?
3.4. Add one fruit or vegetable a day
3.4.1. could be a great place to start
3.5. Cutting back on “junk”, or unhealthy high-fat or sugary-laden foods
3.5.1. will offer you more room to begin adding healthier choices to your palette
3.6. And don’t forget to get your body moving!
3.6.1. Walking
3.6.2. jogging
3.6.3. biking
3.6.4. swimming
3.6.5. resistance training
3.6.6. and yoga
3.6.6.1. are all terrific methods to get your body fitter and slimmer
4. 1. Variety is Key.
4.1. Enjoy a vast array of foods throughout the day
4.1.1. from the recommended food groups
4.2. And you don’t have to put pressure on yourself to ONLY eat these foods
4.2.1. Just start by adding one or two healthy choices a day, or a week
4.2.2. and that will pick up momentum to help you continue adding more and more
5. 2. Swap the Proteins.
5.1. Numerous studies have been performed and found
5.1.1. that our bodies do benefit from protein
5.2. But, with that said
5.2.1. it’s best if you regularly change the types of protein you consume
5.3. Some nights choose lean meats
5.3.1. other nights enjoy fish
5.4. Not to mention nuts and nut butters
5.4.1. on your morning toast will offer protein and fill you up!
6. 3. Color Your Meals.
6.1. Make healthy eating for your kid’s fun
6.1.1. by adding a rainbow of vegetables and fruits to most
6.1.2. if not all, of your meals and snacks throughout your day
6.2. A great way to
6.2.1. add flavor
6.2.2. nutrients
6.2.3. and healthy carbohydrates
7. 4. Don’t Eliminate Anything!
7.1. Forget the diets of eliminating
7.1.1. carbohydrates, fats, or whatever else it’s emphasizing
7.2. Enjoy regular foods but
7.2.1. simply watch your portions
7.3. Portion control can be a wonderful tool to losing weight
7.3.1. and then maintaining a healthy weight without losing foods you enjoy
8. 5. Eat Often.
8.1. Don’t skip any meal
8.1.1. Eat regular meals and snacks throughout the day
8.1.2. and this will help your metabolism regulate and become much more efficient