Weight Issues: Small Changes Can Make Big Differences

As Covid lockdown restrictions ease and society opens up, so the social pressures of losing weight increase once more for those struggling with weight issues.

With one in four adults in the UK classed as obese, there is a need to address an increasingly prominent societal issue. However, if you feel that you need to lose weight, the changes you may need to make might not be as intrusive and limiting as you think.

Below is a list of top tips for generating sustainable weightloss without overhauling your lifestyle:

Be more active

This is one of the most obvious starting points for any weight loss plan if you feel as if you have weight issues. By combining increased levels of activity with a carefully considered diet, you will see tangible positive changes to your weight and wellbeing. Going for five 30-minute stints of exercise each week is a great start; brisk walking, cycling, swimming or dancing would all have a big impact on your health and fitness.

Stick to set meals and don’t miss breakfast!

If you miss the first meal of the day, you are more likely to snack during the rest of it which in turn leads to the possibility of more eating of foods that aren’t as good for you as others. By eating at regular intervals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – you are less likely to feel hungry and go for the snack drawer.

Read the food label

When out shopping, it is easy to be taken in by the packaging of products and not focus on their nutritional content. By focusing on the information on the label - they have a traffic light system highlighting high fat, salt or sugar content - this can help you to avoid foods that may take you beyond your set daily calorie count.

Create a meal plan

By planning ahead in terms of meal types, this will help you to control what you eat, keep that calorie intake steady and also save a few pennies too. A scattergun approach to food shopping often leads to snacks and other unnecessary food stuffs being bought. By sticking to a plan, you only buy what you need; this can help you to stick to your diet plan.

Drink more water

On some occasions, people confuse thirst with hunger and have a snack when in fact their body was craving water. By drinking water more often, you limit the amount of snack times and can keep going until a set meal time when you can have a more substantial plate of food.