1. Begin with one significant change
Do a recon of your existing eating habits and highlight just one significant change that you could make, such as reducing the amount of sugar you consume daily. Work on that first, with achievable goals, and it will become easier to make other, bolder changes to your diet.
2. Don’t deprive yourself
Depriving yourself entirely of certain foods is likely to result in overindulgence in the long term. The key is moderation. Enjoy certain “treat” items occasionally rather than removing them altogether.
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3. Don’t skip meals
Research shows that eating a good breakfast in the morning is likely to prevent you from overindulging later in the day. By skipping meals, you end up being ravenous when you do finally sit down to eat, resulting in large portion sizes and spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels which, in turn, could increase your risk of developing diabetes and other conditions. The key is to eat small, regular meals, with the right combination of unrefined carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats.
4. Remove temptation
Most people experience a craving in response to low blood sugar levels, driving a temptation to indulge. The best step is to avoid getting into a situation where your blood sugar levels drop too low, but the next best thing is not to stock “treat” foods at home. This will force you to use a healthier option to meet your craving.
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