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How to listen to your body's hunger and fullness cues
How to develop a positive relationship with food
How to trust yourself around food
Get more sleep
When we are sleep-deprived, high-fat and sugary foods seem much more attractive, probably because they give us a quick burst of energy.
To avoid temptation, adults should strive for at least seven hours of sleep every night.
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Be kind to yourself
See yourself in a positive light. Envision your future self, six months to a year and consider how great you'll look and feel.
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Understand what causes obesity
More cases of obesity are reportedly caused by lifestyle decisions rather than genetic factors.
Promoting the notion of genes as a cause for obesity may increase genetically deterministic beliefs and decrease motivation to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors.
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Steer clear of opaque food containers
Don't eat out of food containers, boxes, and bags that aren't clear.
Our brains are highly visual. We take visual cues as to how much food we’ve eaten to help us know when we should stop. When you can't see how much food you’ve had, you never get that visual feedback and...
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Revisit what you know
Energy balance is the first key to achieving one's ideal body. It's a way of saying calories in versus calories out. Your body needs a certain amount of calories to maintain its current body weight.
Once you understand energy balance, you might feel less tempted to eat more ...
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Exercising can be fun
Finding an exercise that's fun matters most, because you'll be more likely to incorporate it into your weekly routine.
Working out with friends or in a group can be motivational, making exercise less of a chore and more of an enjoyable pastime after work or between errands...
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Ask challenging questions
Consider tapping into your competitive side by turning weight loss into a ch...
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Trick your stomach
Choose vegetables such as carrots and celery over sugary treats when you're having a snack craving.
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Get enough sleep
Getting an adequate amount of sleep every night is necessary for maintaining our health. The center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get an average of seven or more hours of sleep every night.
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Get More Sleep
Sleep deprivation makes you weak and tired. It has a direct impact on your focus and decision-making, whilst slowly exhausting your source of energy.
Sleep between 7.5 and 8.5 hours a night. A good rest makes it much easier to deal with daily activities and challenges.
3. Get Plenty of Sleep
- No matter how much modern society steers us toward less sleep, we know that adequate sleep is vital to good health, brain function, and emoti...
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