Busy Moms Fast Weight Loss
Contestants on the Biggest Loser have great success because all they have to focus on is losing weight. They don’t have all the daily life activities such as commuting to work and taking care of children and the family, that take time and energy away from losing weight.
Losing weight quickly and safely is possible for busy moms.
1. Don’t drink calories. Change from sugary, fattening sodas and mochas for healthier versions such as diet drinks and sugar-free skinny lattes. Switch to skim milk and eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. Most importantly, drink more water. Making these simple changes can save hundreds of calories a day without sacrificing your thirst.
2. Have fun! As you get older, exercise is more important to keeping your body working efficiently. But exercise doesn’t have to be a chore done at the gym or running a marathon. Instead, go outside with the kids and play. Tag and hide-n-seek can burn calories, give you time with the kids and is fun. Or if you have a baby, take him for a walk or hike in a stroller or baby pack. Dance classes, tennis lessons and other classes can be fun while also burning calories.
3. Choose healthier food. You don’t have to give up the food you enjoy to eat better. Instead, make simple changes such as switching refined foods for whole grain options. Include veggies and fruits with each meal for fiber that will help you feel full. Experiment with ways to make your favorite meals healthier.
4. Watch portion sizes. Eating portions two and three times too large is one reason people struggle with weight loss. Large quantities of food, even healthy items, can add weight. Learn how to eat a single portion by reading labels and measuring food. Drink water or have an apple to fill you up if one portion isn’t enough.
5. Snack on healthy food. Eat air popped popcorn with spray and popcorn seasoning instead of chips and other high calorie options. Other good snacks include a handful of almonds, a tablespoon of peanut butter in celery or an apple, vanilla yogurt or frozen berries.
6. Have small desserts. You don’t have to live the rest of your life without eating the yummy stuff. I have some chocolate every day, but only 150 calories or less. Ice cream is available in low-fat, low-sugar options that are still tasty. Do allow yourself to indulge in dessert, but do so in moderation.
You don’t have to make drastic changes in your life to lose weight. Simple things such as swapping high calorie drinks and foods for lower-calorie, healthier alternatives, playing with the kids, and paying attention to portion sizes can make a big difference.