Easy Weight Loss Boosters: 6 Quick Tricks to Make Your Journey Easier and More Enjoyable
By Aishakeel, 23 February 2024
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Struggling with weight loss? We’ve got you covered! Discover six quick tricks to make your journey easier and more enjoyable. Whether it’s using a Post-It note on the scale or finding handy low-carb recipes, these tips will make shedding those pounds a breeze.
When you get motivated to improve your health or lose weight you want to do something to speed things along. Exercise is a common thing that we increase and a wonderful thing to do, but if you go at it too hard or rely solely on it, your journey may be harder than it has to be.
Here are six one-minute activities you can do daily to make getting to your weight loss goal easier more enjoyable and more effective.
1. Use a Post-It note
Chances are you have one nearby right now and you’re going to use this as a tool to move you to your goal step. Write down your ideal weight on the note and place the Post-it note over the display on your bathroom scale. Now when you step on the scale and look down you will see your ideal weight. Celebrate this and let a good feeling build up inside of you before stepping off the scale.
If you want to peak under the note to see your actual weight you can but I encourage you not to peak every time and instead walk away from the scale feeling good.
What is the sense of doing this? It allows you to flip the emotional energy of the scale. Some of you are unaffected by the number you see which is great, for others that number or even the anticipation of the number creates a nervous energy that can inadvertently sabotage your efforts. The ideal weight card is a “fake it till you make it” strategy but it teaches you that your outlook matters.
Weight loss takes time and it doesn’t happen in a straight line. Falling from your highest weight to your lowest you need to keep your eye on that prize and you can do that in under a minute with a simple Post-It note.
2. Handy Low-Carb Recipes
Low-carb meals keep your blood sugar and insulin levels low for hours allowing your body to release fat and quit cravings. So having low-carb recipes on hand makes your weight loss journey easier, more enjoyable, and more effective.
Read my post, The Keto Diet On Christmas Day: 8 Low-Carb Recipes To Make
They are quick and easy to find; simply search for recipes online but don’t fall into the trap of getting too fancy. Just think of a favorite recipe and look for a low-carb version. So if you like chili then search for a low-carb chili recipe. If you like spaghetti and meatballs then look for low carb spaghetti and meatballs recipe; it’s yummy when made with spaghetti squash.
This strategy is at least worth a try because when you set out to improve your health and weight it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Just make it your intention to find one low-carb recipe each day this week that will give you seven recipes to try with at least one or two that you’ll want to make again.
3. Use A Stopper
Keeping insulin levels low by eating a low-carb diet helps your body release fat but you can still overeat and hinder weight loss. The best way to stop eating when you know you’ve had enough is to use a stopper.
Stoppers are items, drinks, or activities that allow you to separate from eating and there are many options. They are effective because you can employ them in less than a minute and because they change the taste in your mouth or they give you time away from food taking away your desire to keep eating. Here is a pro tip to strengthen your brain’s understanding that this item or activity means eating has ended :pick something that you only use as a stopper.
Here are some stoppers:
- Sugar-free gum
- Flavored toothpick
- Hot or cold tea
- Bubbly ware(seltzer)
- Walk your dog
- Floss/brush your teeth
You have no problem avoiding dessert because you know you can have an alternative after the meal. Use the stopper after lunch and dinner.
4. Look In The Mirror
The next thing you are going to do is stand in front of a mirror for a whole minute even if it feels weird or uncomfortable. Remember when we talked about that “fake it till you make it” thing earlier? Well, this is sort of the opposite. Think of it as a reality check, not a self-critique session.
So, when you’re staring at yourself in the mirror, I want you to try something different. Instead of picking out all the things you don’t like, try to keep your thoughts neutral. I mean, your body is pretty amazing when you think about it. It’s like this incredible machine that does all sorts of stuff without you even having to think about it. It is willing to breathe for you 14 times a minute and pump blood through your body 100,000 times a day! But for some reason, we tend to focus on the stuff we don’t like about ourselves.
But here’s the thing: all that negativity and self-criticism? It’s not really helping us. In fact, it’s just using up a bunch of energy that we could be using for something else. So, instead of getting all caught up in how we wish things were different, let’s try to accept ourselves just as we are.
Start at the top and work your way down, just noticing things without judgment. Like, “I have brown hair” or “I have freckles on my nose.” Try not to get caught up in thinking about how you wish your hair was a different color or your nose was freckle-free. That’s just wasted energy.
Keep going until you’ve looked at every part of yourself, from your head down to your toes. It’s okay if you don’t love everything you see right away. The important thing is to keep your emotions in check and just observe.
After a week of doing this, you might be surprised at how much better you feel. And hey, next time you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, try to remember all the amazing things your body does for you every day, even when you’re not paying attention. It’s pretty awesome when you think about it like that!
5. Put Taste To The Test
The next thing that you can do in under a minute is to put taste to the test. A cookie tastes really good but that’s about it; there are not many other redeeming qualities that you get from it or similar refined foods.
When it comes to making food choices, taste is overrated. People who find freedom from cravings and temptations, recognize that taste is only one of the factors to consider when making food choices. So today take one minute to think about the foods you like to eat, both good and bad, and ask yourself these questions:
- Does it taste good?
- Does it satisfy my hunger or stimulate it?
- Is it good for me?
- Will I be happy that I ate it?
This exercise is not going to magically wipe out cravings but it will make you think about your food choices in a broader sense. Over time, you’ll start picking healthier foods, not because you have to stick to a diet, but because you genuinely want to.
6. Smile
Goals take time to achieve and the road is much smoother if you can stay positive throughout the process. No matter how hard things get, smiling always makes things better. It’s a chemical thing, much like standing taller makes you feel more confident, smiling makes you happier. When your mood is bright it’s easier to make good food decisions; when you’re grumpy it’s easy to sink into a “who cares” mindset.
Final Thoughts
So if you have six minutes to spare today then go and grab a Post-It note and jot down your ideal weight, find one low carb recipe, get a stopper ready, stand in front of the mirror, rate your food choices on factors other than taste, and smile.
Six painless exercises that put you in the right mindset and set you up for long-term success in your wright loss journey.
FAQs
Placing a Post-It note with your ideal weight over the scale helps shift focus away from just the numbers. It fosters a positive mindset and reduces anxiety about weight, making the weight loss journey more manageable.
Low-carb meals regulate blood sugar levels and reduce cravings, aiding in fat release. Having simple low-carb recipes on hand ensures healthier food choices, making the weight loss journey more effective and enjoyable.
Stoppers are items, drinks, or activities that signal the end of eating. They help separate from food, reducing the desire to overeat. Using stoppers, like sugar-free gum or a brief walk, for a minute can support weight loss efforts.
Spending a minute looking in the mirror fosters self-acceptance and reduces self-criticism. It helps appreciate the body’s capabilities and promotes a positive mindset, crucial for long-term success in weight loss.
Thinking about whether a food satisfies hunger, is nutritious, and brings happiness beyond taste helps in making holistic food choices. This practice encourages picking healthier foods over time, not just because of a diet but out of genuine desire.
Smiling triggers chemical reactions in the brain that promote happiness and positivity, making it easier to make good food decisions. Maintaining a positive mood throughout the weight loss journey supports long-term success and makes the process more enjoyable.
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