Tips to Maintain a Healthy Weight

An important part of any weight loss journey is setting goals. It’s important to evaluate if your goals are in a healthy range and safe to achieve. Having a good understanding of ideal body weight can contribute to setting realistic goals and meeting them.

Our bodies are designed to store fat so eating lots of fatty and sugary foods is a very

quick way of adding this to our fat stores. This does not mean that you should stop

eating these snacks, try to change what you eat and eat the fatty and sugary foods in

moderation.

Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy weight:

• Try not to eat snacks from a big packet (such as a jumbo bag of crisps) usually,

you will eat more than you think. Try putting snacks in a bowl.

• Fill up on healthy foods like fresh fruit and vegetables instead of foods that are

high in sugar or fats.

• White bread has very little fibre, try changing your white bread for whole grain.

• Swap your full-fat milk for semi-skimmed milk.

• Cut down on alcohol intake

• Swap fizzy pop for water with a dash of fruit juice or squash that is low in sugars.

• Use a smaller plate when eating; you will eat a smaller portion.

• If you’re craving chocolate or biscuits, have a handful of dried fruit instead.

• Take up a new sport or active hobby like walking the dog.

Maintaining these changes throughout your life will help you to maintain healthy body weight. You’ll feel better and will be at lower risk for certain diseases as you lead a healthier life.

If you need some help, you can visit Chaula Patel, MD, we provide skilled and compassionate care to help patients enjoy optimal health and wellness. 

It is better to start with small, short-term goals that you know you will be able to accomplish. Doing so will help you to stay on track toward your long-term goals.

By Chaula Patel, MD

June 29, 2022