Mind games can help you lose weight
It's all in the mind
Losing weight is all in the mind, say weight loss experts. But what happens on those really tough, tempting days?
How do we will ourselves not to have an extra cookie, or to choose fruit instead of a doughnut?
Kathleen Zelman, RD, suggests playing a few mind games to help keep you from slipping.
Mind games for weight loss
Most of us eat the bad stuff when we're feeling bored or stressed. A good way to combat this, is to make a list of things to do instead of eating when this happens. You could, for example...
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Walk the dog
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Do some gardening
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Work out
Another way to avoid digging in to unhealthy foods is to acknowledge your weakness, and to have a plan in place for when it happens. You could...
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Phone a friend
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Read something inspiring that will motivate you to stay strong
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Get out of the kitchen and clean, organise, or rearrange something in the house
Recommended reading: Could eating junk food make you lazy?
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Calories in fat
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Make weight loss your resolution!
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What do French women eat to stay so slim?
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Be careful of light products
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Avoid skipping this meal for weight loss
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