Many Americans struggle with weight loss, which has become a common problem. When tasty processed foods are available in every supermarket, staying on course and picking high-quality healthy options is hard. Today we will go over some tips on how to eat healthy, lose weight, and keep it off!

Exercise Often 

Exercise can be a great way to lose weight and keep it off long-term. You don’t have to be in the gym every day to see results. Weight training 2 to 3 days a week is a great start. Also, walking 10,000 steps daily can help you maintain your weight or even lose weight in some cases. The important thing is to try to do something every day that gets your body moving – whether it’s walking, running, biking, hiking, yoga, weightlifting, or any other activity. This will keep you healthy, happy, and promote a healthy lifestyle. Not enough people move daily, and this, combined with an unhealthy diet and consuming too many calories, contributes to weight gain.

Portion Control

So you have finally reached your weight loss goal. You dieted hard and finally lost the weight you desired. This is great, but now it’s time to maintain your body weight and go back to eating without worrying about restricting calories. This is where portion control comes in handy. To maintain your weight, you no longer have to be in a calorie deficit. You simply have to learn to eat the right amount of food every day to maintain your body weight. Portion control is a big factor. Eating moderate portion sizes with a mix of healthy carbs, vegetables, and lean protein is key to keeping you full, and learning to not overpack your dishes with food that is high in calories, like carbohydrates and fat.

Be sure to understand when you’re full and avoid reaching for a second helping of food simply for the heck of it. This is how you slowly start gaining back the weight you worked so hard to get off. I like to use the 20-minute rule: once you finish your first portion of food, wait 20 minutes. If you are still hungry, then go back for a second smaller portion, focusing on lean protein and vegetables. I guarantee if you wait 20 minutes, you will no longer be hungry as you let your stomach catch up with your brain. This trick of portion control can help you maintain your weight loss more easily and help you stop overeating once and for all.

Skip the Late Night Snacking 

Everybody loves late-night snacks. I mean, who doesn’t? Who doesn’t love watching your favorite show, movie, or sports team while enjoying a bowl of ice cream, chips, or cookies? I know I do. Here’s the truth: that is what makes life enjoyable. That is what makes life fun after a long day of work or school. Do you like to come home and relax at night, and eat your favorite goodies while you enjoy a show? Of course you do, so instead of restricting your snacks like so many health gurus tell you, I say enjoy yourself! But remember, keep in mind, that calories still matter. Don’t go eat a whole sleeve of Oreos or a whole bag of potato chips.

Moderation is key!

That is why I love to leave 400-500 calories at the end of the day for late-night snacks. This leaves me with enough room to enjoy cookies, ice cream, chips, popcorn, or whatever I’m in the mood for! The best part is I don’t have to feel guilty about it because I know I am in the perfect calorie range to maintain my body weight. You don’t have to live a super strict, boring life with no fun food. As long as you consistently eat a whole-food diet, you can have some junkie food at night. It does not affect weight loss. So I say enjoy yourself, enjoy life, and you can still meet your goals.

Hit Your Protein 

Eat your protein. You heard me right, eat your protein. People believe protein is only good for building muscle, and yes, that’s true. However, protein is also crucial for controlling your hunger. Eating lean meat is super satisfying and hard to overeat. When was the last time you overate on grilled chicken? Nobody does. Making sure you consume enough protein throughout the day is important to make sure you don’t overeat. Protein can help you control your calorie intake, making it easier to maintain your weight loss and keep it off for good.

I recommend 0.7-0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight. If you are overweight, roughly 30% body fat or higher, calculate 0.7-0.8 of lean body weight. This is the perfect amount of protein to keep you full and satisfied and help you build and maintain muscle. Having a protein shake is a great option to also get high-quality protein. Try out Eabha Organics’ Grass-Fed Chocolate Collagen for a snack. I like to have this in a smoothie blended with a banana, almond milk, and ice. It’s super tasty and satisfying. If you are in a rush, throw it in a shaker cup with about 6 to 8 ounces of your favorite milk and enjoy the amazing taste of our Grass-Fed Chocolate Collagen.

Eat Your Veggies 

Vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them amazing for our health. Your parents were right when they said, “eat your veggies.” Did you know they can also help keep you full and  prevent overeating? This is because of their high fiber content, which allows you to eat a higher quantity of food, while consuming fewer calories. So load up on your vegetables! This will help you improve your health, keep you full and satisfied, and help you maintain a healthy body weight!

Enjoy Your Weight Loss Journey

Now that you know the best ways to help manage and maintain your weight loss, you can enjoy all of your hard work! Check out all of Eabha Organics supplements to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle! Join the countless people who enjoy our premier products.

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