Many people will be trying to lose a few pounds before their upcoming summer holiday, but it can be really challenging trying to be disciplined all the time.
Here are some tips to help you eat well and exercise more to support your weight loss goals.
Do not over restrict
It might sound counterproductive to have a bit of chocolate every day, but this could actually help some people lose weight!
The theory is if you deny yourself foods you love, you are less likely to stick to your diet and there is a higher chance you will rebel one day and indulge in huge portions instead.
This could even lead to a restrict-binge cycle, which means you might eat more calories than usual, even if you are dieting the majority of the time.
Make sensible swaps
You could also make sensible food swaps instead of denying yourself completely. For instance, have low-calorie wine, chicken sausages, turkey bacon, courgetti spaghetti, cauliflower rice, and Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise.
You will still feel you are enjoying your meals without the extra calories.
Food prep services
If you find it hard to control calorific extras, such as sauces and cooking oils, you could use meal prep services instead.
All the dishes are already prepared with the calorific content on display, so you are better able to keep track of how much you are consuming and can stick to calorie goals more easily.