Not only that, you look good because you feel comfortable in your own skin. Here are ten ways that you can maintain all that weight you have lost.
1. Skip sugar.
This may seem obvious, and skipping it will give you immediate results, but it can take many years to master because it can take time for your taste buds to get use to change. The best way to begin is to swap sugar to a natural sweetener substitute, such as honey, Stevia, etc. Next you should reduce the sweetness of the foods you consume, a little at a time. You might be surprised at how great coffee or tea will taste if you all their natural flavors to come through.
2. Drink lemon water.
Regular bowel movements are imperative if you want to lose weight and maintain it. As soon as you wake in the morning, drink a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon.
3. Know your body.
How many times have you eaten something only to feel bloated afterward? When you feel this way, it is your body telling you that it doesn’t like what you just ate and it’s having problems digesting the food. Write it down, you'll soon discover a pattern.
4. Detox.
This is the next thing you want to do in gaining the motivation to only choose foods that are good for you and stay away from the ones that inflame you. An added bonus is that you'll naturally lose some pounds. 5. Stick to whole foods.
Eating organic or gluten-free foods doesn't automatically mean that you're eating whole foods. Crackers, granola, cookies and protein bars labeled as "healthy" are still processed foods and often high in sugar. Eating clean is the best choice no matter how you look at it.
6. Use the 90-10 rule.
Select healthy options 90% of the time and indulge a little the other 10% of the time. And do this without guilt!
7. When it comes to your plate, use the 80-20 rule.
Your plate should be proportioned with 80% vegetables and 20% lean protein or complex carbohydrate. Don't worry, you'll be satisfied and nourished.
8. Manage your emotions.
Using a diary is a good way to be aware of your emotions and of patterns. Meditating is a good way also. Holding intense feelings in can lead to emotional eating and cravings.
9. Exercise because you love it.
Find an exercise that feels great to you and is fun to do. You don’t have to follow the current trend. If it isn’t fun, then you won’t be able to stick with it. When you find the right activity, you'll fall in love with it, and that will guarantee you'll be consistent.
10. Own your worth.
Looking sexy comes from feeling it first. Love your body, honor and take good care of it. Don’t be afraid to pamper yourself and be proud of your beauty. Beauty starts from within, so taking care of your inside, both emotionally, spiritually, and nutritionally will ensure that your beauty will glow from without.
Shonna Kaldwell is a 35 years young, happily married mom of 6 awesome kids, 4 biological and 2 stepkids. She lives in Alabama with her children and her wonderful husband. She found her passion for fitness and nutrition when she found her soul mate workout in Turbo Jam. She loves nothing more than helping others on their health and fitness journey and beginning their own fitness business. For more health and fitness tips, you can find her on Facebook
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