3 CHANGES TO HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

Write down EVERYTHING you eat. It has been documented that what we eat and what we think we eat are two different things and can vary by 100-200 calories. I am not one who counts calories, I despise doing it. But I do like to know portions, and what I have consumed for the day. Having to write it down helps you be more intentional about what you put in your body.

Sleep- Get your zzZZZzzz. A study from University of Chicago Medical Center, states that “Cutting back on sleep reduces the benefits of dieting, according to a new study. When dieters got a full night’s sleep, more than half of the weight they lost was fat. When they cut back on their sleep, only one-fourth of their weight loss came from fat. Sleep-deprived dieters also felt hungrier, producing high levels of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger and reduces energy expenditure.”

Drink your water- The human brain is composed of 95% water; blood 82%, and lungs 90%. Water is critical to the human life and function. Balancing all the systems of the body is done by water. Being hydrated boost metabolism therefore improving your fat burning. There are many different suggestions about how much to drink. I would suggest 1/2 your body weight in ounces and more if you are sweating a lot during exercise and add a glass (8 ounces) for every 8 ounces of coffee or caffeinated beverage you consume.