Healthy Balanced Diet: Guide To Beating Calories

In order to have successful and permanent weight loss, you must change your habits both on the outside (your mind) and the inside (your body). It’s easy to say Just eat less and exercise more! but much harder to actually do it if you don’t have support. With The Mind-Body Association, you’ll learn how to use the power of your mind to beat hunger and cravings, even when you are physically too tired or busy to work out.

1. Set goals

Goal setting is an important aspect of weight loss for women. Knowing your goal and having a plan for achieving it will keep you motivated, help you make better decisions about food, and speed up your weight loss. Setting goals can also be therapeutic for many people who want to heal from past traumatic experiences. When things get tough, we tend to talk ourselves out of them and give up. There is nothing wrong with that - quitting if necessary means taking care of yourself first! But before giving up on all the hard work you've put in so far, ask yourself what your goals are. Do they align with what's making you unhappy? 

2. Make lifestyle changes

It is vital to focus on both your mind and body when pursuing weight loss. To combat feelings that might lead you to overeat, you can employ some visualizations or deep breathing techniques, journal, or get more sleep. You should also try to incorporate new healthful habits into your life by setting small achievable goals and breaking larger goals into smaller pieces. Small, consistent changes over time will keep you motivated and help you lose weight permanently.

3. Exercise every day

Exercise is one of the best ways to lose weight and it is essential that you exercise every day. It's not an easy task, but studies have shown that those who exercise on a regular basis lose more weight than those who don't. Try and make it part of your daily routine, either by going for a run in the morning or going to an exercise class after work.

4. Eat healthy every day

Eating healthy every day and exercising are two ways you can lose weight permanently. You need the right diet, exercise plan, and positive mindset in order to get the best results and keep them. Weight loss for women differs from weight loss for men due to hormonal changes that occur after a woman has her first child.

5. Do not deny yourself everything you love

I have a simple philosophy, I know that if I let myself eat cake, then I will want cake. So by not eating cake, that's already half the battle. Believe me, when it comes down to actually having a slice of said cake--you're more likely going to pass on it than not. This isn't about depriving yourself and hating your body with grueling workouts and starvation diets—this is about using the power of your mind and mental self-control in order to lose weight permanently.

6. Drink water instead of sugary drinks

In fact, sugary drinks can interfere with weight loss. For optimal health and weight loss, drink plenty of water throughout the day. If you don't feel like plain water, try different fruit-infused waters or a hot tea. These healthy choices are sure to be delicious and refreshing!

7. Keep a food journal

Keeping a food journal is an easy way to assess your eating habits and weight loss goals. It also provides you with tangible feedback on what has been going well and what areas need improvement. Start by writing down all foods and drinks consumed, noting the time and quantity eaten, as well as your mood before, during, and after each meal or snack.

8. Reward yourself when you do well

Reward yourself when you achieve a goal by planning something enjoyable that you've been wanting to do, or indulge in something you love. Remind yourself often that if you want it badly enough, you will put in all the hard work needed to make it happen. Remember, little changes can help create big changes and lead your mind toward healthier habits.

9. Get enough sleep

It’s not always easy to get enough sleep, but it is worth investing in your health and weight loss. I recommend waking up early for a short time each day for 20 minutes of meditative breathing exercises or writing down three good things that happened that day. This will help lower cortisol levels and keep you energized all day. It may sound like a lot, but even five minutes can make a big difference. Plus, it only has to be done once a week!

10. Move, move, move!

Weight loss is difficult. Weight loss takes a lot of time to get the results that you need. But don't give up! There are lots of free legitimate resources found online that will help you with your journey. Especially now that everyone is getting on the health bandwagon, weight loss for women has become a big topic and most weight loss diets and workout regimens have been designed with women in mind.