Weight Loss Tip #131 – Never go shopping on an empty stomach

While trying to lose weight, one of the most common mistakes that people make is having erratic eating habits. Other than that, many people make the mistake of skipping meals in hopes that it will help in cutting down on their calories consumption for the day only to end up binge-eating later on.

While you’re working hard in the gym or at your aerobics and yoga classes to knock off those extra pounds, eating at the wrong time during the day can jeopardize all your hard work. If you have grocery shopping scheduled, make it a point to eat a heavy meal before heading to the supermarket or even your local market for shopping.

Every time you make the mistake of shopping on an empty stomach, you are only putting yourself at the risk of impulsively buying more food than what it actually required. When you’re starving, your brain will automatically direct you to the counters selling your favourite foods which you know are fatty and unhealthy. Here are 5 smart hacks for healthy grocery shopping.

Since your last meal was several hours ago, it becomes extremely challenging to resist the temptation and not add all those junk-food items to your shopping cart. On the other hand, when you go for shopping on a full stomach, you’re a lot more rational, composed and the sight of those chips packets won’t be able to shake your willpower.

Another tip for losing more weight through grocery shopping is to buy all your essential food items like rice, atta, vegetables, fruits and cooking oil that will last only for one week. This way, you will make more frequent trips to your local market and increase your physical activity. By buying sufficient food that will last for a month, you have everything you need in your kitchen at an arm’s length. Did you know, women engage in healthier food shopping than men?

As far as possible, avoid shopping online and walk to the vegetable and fruit vendors and lift those heavy bags. When the weather is favourable, walk back home after your grocery shopping if your house is nearby. Small lifestyle changes like this can go a long way in achieving a slimmer body. Here’s how shopping can help you lose weight.

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