3 Quick and Easy Weight Loss Habits

So what do you do if you want to lose weight, but you don't want to invest the time and energy into a full scale diet?  Sometimes, simple changes to your daily routine can help you shed pounds.  And many of these healthy habits will help you to feel better, sleep better and improve your health profile as well. Pick one, two or all three and try to incorporate them into your routine this week.

3 Simple Strategies to Kickstart Weight Loss

1. Spend some time online. If you are going to be online anyway, connect with other healthy eaters on Facebook or Twitter.  You'll also find great tips and recipes on Pinterest. You can even evaluate the nutrient value of your last meal with Caloriecount.com. Just filling your day with healthy messages will help you to remember healthy choices as you navigate through your regular activities.
2. Eat food. That's right, skip the high calorie drinks like sodas, smoothies and juice drinks and fill up on food instead.  It's tempting to reach for a caffeinated soda, tea or coffee drink in the afternoon.  But many times those drinks have more calories than a snack that provides greater satisfaction, more nutrients and fewer calories.  Grab a small high protein snack like a hard boiled egg with hummus or reach for a diet-friendly snack bar.
3. Snooze. Go to bed early, get a full night of restful sleep so that you wake up energized the next day.  Studies have shown that people who are well rested make better food choices during the day.  And you are more likely to burn calories from NEAT if you have the energy to be more active.

These small changes probably won't produce major weight loss results, but if long-term weight loss is your goal, it's better to start small anyway.  Set a goal to do one healthy activity each day and see where it takes you.