Posted by Yulia Berry

One of the most common complaints I hear from people (actually, more like excuses) about losing weight is that they are simply too busy to do so. What they don’t realize however, is that you don’t have to drop everything and focus only on weight loss. Making small, yet significant lifestyle changes can in time provide better results than any fad diet combined.

Here is an easy tip to discover what those changes are. For one week, write down any eating habits that you later regret or feel were unhealthy. This could be anything from donuts at breakfast, to grabbing fast food on the way home from work, to a late night munch-a-thon.

At the end of the week, go back and try and find healthier alternatives for everything you did that you felt hurt your weight loss efforts. For example, instead of donuts you have a whole wheat bagel, instead of fast food you buy groceries for a 15 minute meal at home, and instead of junk food late at night you eat a piece of fruit (which by the way, is much more filling).

Then, on the next week, do the same thing, but instead of doing the things you wrote down on the last week, do the alternatives. Also, write down any new situations you feel you made a poor choice. By doing this, you plan out and prepare healthier alternatives in advance, so it is much easier to do them, especially with a hectic lifestyle.

After a month, you will already notice a vast improvement in your eating and lifestyle choices, and you will feel so much better about yourself. The best part is this creates part of a weight loss program designed specifically for you. Remember, there is no “right” way for everyone.

Just take your time, don’t expect miracles, and if you continue to follow a healthier lifestyle, you will see results. I guarantee it, so long as you are honest with yourself.

by Leah Watson

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