Why make things complicated?  The simpler your diet, the easier it will be to stick to.  Follow these tips to get the best results without complicating your life.

Forget the scale

Throw away the scale and base your weight loss on how good you feel and look in your clothes.  Are your jeans getting looser?  Are you getting compliments about your appearance?  Than no need to stress over what time of day you weigh yourself and logging the results every time.

Remind yourself of goals

Set an automatic reminder on your phone or computer that will tell you throughout the day to drink more water, get in some exercise or to help you visualize an upcoming event you want to lose weight for.  These simple reminders will keep you on task without having to obsess about remembering all the time.

Don’t go to the grocery store hungry                  

Head to the grocery store when you are feeling good about your weight loss, when you are not hungry and when you have a specific list of healthy and balanced items to purchase.  This will help you to only buy things that support your diet goals.  If you can stay on point at the grocery store, then you won’t have junk in your fridge to raid at midnight when you have a weak moment.

Buy a few reusable water jugs you love

Head out and buy a few water carriers that have fun designs, make you feel happy and are reusable.  Write an inspirational message on it to motivate you if you like as well.  Carry one of these with you at all times filled with water.  Drinking lots of water will make you feel fuller and give you more energy, with no calories.  Plus, if you always have access to water, you will have no excuse to buy the first thing you see when you’re thirsty, which could very well be a sugary, calorie-loaded drink.

Eat your breakfast

Even if you are short on time, you can still get in a healthy breakfast.  Take quick and easy foods with you that you can eat on-the-go.  Dried fruits or a nutritious granola bar are good choices to get your metabolism moving in the morning.  Skipping breakfast will just make you hungrier later in the day, making you less able to make smart eating choices.

Snack often

Eating every 3 – 4 hours will regulate metabolism and energy.  Make smart snack choices by stocking your car, purse or desk with convenient yet healthy options like low-fat cheese, apples, dried nuts or Greek yogurt so you can refuel even if you are on the go.   Remember to snack by setting automatic reminders on your phone or computer so you won’t go too long without eating.

Take the stairs

Finding easy ways to get a little more exercise in will help you burn more calories.  That could mean skipping the elevators and taking the stairs instead.   Or try parking at the outer edge of the parking lot so you have to walk just a bit further.   Even doing a few squats while brushing your teeth adds up to more weight loss.

Get your rest

Not getting enough sleep at night lowers your ability to make good food choices throughout the day.  Plus, being tired increases the release of a hunger hormone called ghrelin that accelerates appetite and cravings.  Make sure to aim for 7-9 hours so you are at your peak the next day.

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