4 Hacks to Help You Simplify Weight Loss
Your brain often gets you in trouble with weight loss. You might already know all the non-food issues that come into play and cloud your judgment. I call this the “white noise” syndrome. Your head fills with white noise and it takes over when you’re overwhelmed by overthinking, worry, and stress. When your mind wants to complicate weight loss, counter it with these four simple moves!
4 Ways to Simplify Weight Loss
Rely on these practices to maintain your weight loss focus.
Pull out the power tools: Breath and water.
The two most basic elements of life are so powerful they’re practically magical. Take deep breaths to allow yourself to pause and regain your composure, like when you feel you’re about to make poor food decisions out of stress. Next, rely on the water pillar of the Target 100 weight loss program. Hydration is critical! Make it a habit to drink more water each day (aiming for 100 ounces daily) and watch your food habits change!
Micro-focus your week.
Focus on one or two simple tasks related to healthy living or weight loss to keep stress and overthinking to a minimum. For example, focus on eating one extra vegetable at dinner or drinking six, 8-oz glasses of water every day. Commit to that one task and you’ll surprise yourself when you adopt additional healthy habits.
Use food as fuel.
Do you load up your meals with emotional issues like “this food is going to make me happy?” This type of thinking leads to trouble. Instead, remind yourself you eat to feel satisfied and physically energized. Ask yourself what kind of meal helps you feel strong and full of positive energy.
Do it just for today.
You know what you should do when it comes to weight loss but, if you’re like me, you don’t always want to do it. Do what you know you should, for just one day! You don’t have to say no to everything forever, just long enough to see that maybe it’s not as bad as your mind would have you think it’s going to be. For the next 24 hours, make the healthy, smart choices you know you’re supposed to make. See how it feels and I promise you’ll discover new payoffs and benefits!