Simple Tips for Weight Control

By Donna Stark

You've always wanted to be a gardener, but planting yourself on the sofa and watching your body grow bigger and bigger every day isn't the type of gardening you dreamed of, is it? At first, an extra pound or two didn't seem like a big deal, but now? Well, now you are looking at considerable weight gain and are left wondering how it got to this point so quickly. If you want to stop the insidious attack of those unforgiving pounds and wish to "replant" your body somewhere else, start by incorporating the following tips into your daily lifestyle.

Drink More Water

Drinking the recommended amount of water every day can help you lose those extra pounds. It keeps you feeling full, it helps to control cravings, and it makes you less likely to overeat, especially if you drink a glass before every meal. Dehydration is often mistaken for hunger too, so make sure you are actually hungry for food and not just dehydrated and thirsty. You could be saving yourself from consuming a ton of unnecessary calories!

Don't Buy the Bad Stuff

How many times have you wandered to the pantry and grabbed a handful of chips simply because the bag was right in front of you? If you are like most people, probably more often than not. The secret to avoiding mindless eating is to not bring home the unhealthy snacks in the first place. Remember, if you don't buy it, you won't eat it.

Buy the Good Stuff

So, if you can't buy the junk food, what can you buy? How about more fruits and vegetables? In fact, load your cart up with them! Just be sure to wash and prepare them as soon as you come home so they are ready to be eaten at a moment's notice. 

Get Moving

Sure, those television series and movies are certainly captivating, but haven't you had enough by now? Ditch the crime dramas and romantic comedies and do something more beneficial to your health. Get moving! Daily exercise is vital for weight control and optimal wellness. Start your days off with a morning walk or run. Stay physically active over the weekends by cycling around town or hiking the local trails. And if you really want to do your body some good, start incorporating some stretching and strengthening exercises into your daily fitness routine!

Planting Yourself in the Garden of Health

With just some simple changes to your daily lifestyle, you can move off the sofa garden and into the garden of health! Start today and see how easily you can drop those pounds!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Renton, Wash.