Losing Weight WITHOUT Dieting

With the new year upon us and many people having a goal to lose weight, we are here to tell you that you do not have to go on a crazy diet in order to lose weight. You can lose weight in a more manageable and long-term way by focusing on all areas of your life that contribute to weight loss. 

• Get Plenty of Sleep
• Get a good nights sleep of about 6-8 hours every night will help keep your hormones balanced and give you the energy you need to get through a full, healthy day.
• Drink Enough Water
• Our bodies are made of water, so it is crucial that we nourish our bodies with the proper amount of water it needs to function. Set a goal for how much water you water to drink each day, and keep a water body with you at all times so it is easy for you to reach your goal.
• Move Everyday
• This does not mean that you have to do extreme workouts everyday in order to lose weight. But, by moving everyday, it will help you reach your goals, even if it is only reaching your 10,000 steps each day. Whatever type of movement you enjoy, do that.
• Eat Real, Whole Foods
• Rather than focusing on a diet, or diet-type foods, switch your focus to eating real, whole foods that nourish and fuel your body.
• Don't Deprive Yourself
• Still enjoy the foods you are eating, and the foods that are your favorite. Be smart about how often you are eating them, but still allow yourself to have them. Depriving yourself will only lead to binging later on. 
• Honor Your Hunger
• Simply only eat when you are hungry. Don't eat because it is "time to eat" or because you are bored. Listen to your body and your hunger cues. 
• Eat More Veggies Throughout the Day
• Whether this is eating one big salad each day or adding more vegetables to each meal, just get more veggies. This will help fill you up with nutritious foods rather than foods that don't provide any nutritional value to you. 
• Cook at Home
• Not only is this a huge money-saver, but it will be crucial for your weight loss as well. When you go out to eat, you cannot be sure of how your food is being prepared and you cannot control your portion sizes. Additionally, eating out gives more temptation to order or eat foods that are unhealthy and will not help you reach your goals.