Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #16:
Slow down during meals.
Take the time to savor every bite you take. You’ll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal. This helps prevent midday and evening snacking, as you won’t be left looking around for more because you didn’t enjoy what you ate at your meal!
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #15: Play!
What kids call “play,” we often call “exercise.” Play a sport, a game, or use the playground equipment to bring the fun back into fitness. If your focus is always on food or drink, refocus on activities that don’t involve your these habits.
Check out this 201 item list of things to do instead of eating or drinking!:
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #14:
Learn something new. Sometimes simply taking a quiz or reading an article about nutrition, fitness, or health can change your mindset and get you back on track.
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #12:
Stick with healthy portions and pay attention while you’re eating. It’s a simple way to learn how much you’re eating and to stop when you’re full. Mindful eating not only increases the enjoyment of mealtime, but also prevents overeating and snacking afterward.
Learn more about how much mindful eating can help your mealtime:
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #8:
Create a motivational collage. Include pictures of your goal and reasons why you want to get there. Look at it daily for inspiration and to keep on track.