Lucky enough to not have any weight to lose, but looking to maintain a stable weight? In that case, there are just a few basic rules to know. It’s really about building healthy lifestyle habits, with no diet or deprivation, to avoid the yo-yo effect on the scales. On the agenda: prepping your meal ahead, taking your time to eat, eating enough, keeping your little coffee, putting a stop to snacking and getting moving after your meal. And, because we’re nice like that, these habits also fit perfectly with your body beauty routine!
To stay slim, think ahead and prep your meals
To keep good habits, it’s best not to let quick lunches at the nearest fast food joint become the rule! Once in a while is fine, but day to day, these meals are often too fatty, too salty and not very filling. A balanced lunch starts before your midday break, when you’re preparing your meal. If you can, we recommend bringing your lunch box to work. This simple habit will save you from popping into the corner bakery or the fast food place — the quick and cheap option! By planning your meal ahead, you choose what you eat and put together a varied, complete lunch. Preparing your lunch box the night before only takes a few minutes, and you can also cook a little extra at dinner to keep a portion aside. For colour and freshness, think for example of cucumber, red pepper, apples, berries or plain fromage blanc.
To stay slim, take your time eating
Taking your time at mealtimes is an essential habit — yet so many of us forget it! If you tend to wolf down your food in a few minutes, eyes glued to a screen, know that it’s not ideal, either for your balanced diet or for your wellbeing. If you eat in under 20 minutes, you risk not noticing your feeling of fullness in time, and so eating more than you really need. On top of that, rushing through a meal often means food isn’t chewed properly… which can make digestion less comfortable and leave you feeling bloated. Put your cutlery down between bites, switch off the screens and savour what’s on your plate: your meal then becomes a real break in the day. Ideally, take at least 20 minutes for each meal.
To stay slim, eat enough
Every meal matters, from breakfast to dinner. They should be balanced and satisfying — a small green salad or a single slice of ham simply won’t cut it! Don’t be fooled: meals that are too light won’t help you lose weight. They often encourage snacking. Ideally, a balanced meal consists of a plate made up of half cooked vegetables, a quarter wholegrains, and a quarter plant or animal protein. You can round out this main dish with a piece of fruit and a yoghurt, made with animal or plant-based milk depending on your taste.
That said, eating enough doesn’t mean piling your plate high! Start with a reasonable portion and stick to it.
Don’t forget coffee to stay slim
If you’re in the habit of starting your day with a coffee or finishing your meal with a small cup, keep it up! Consumed in moderation, coffee is a pleasant companion to your breaks and the end of your meals. Just don’t overdo it, girls: 2 cups a day is plenty to enjoy this little treat.
To stay slim, put a stop to snacking
Snacking is often linked to stress, boredom or tiredness, rather than real hunger. So when a craving strikes, reach for a large glass of lemon water, or a herbal tea, to tide you over until your next meal! And if you really can’t hold out, go for a simple snack: a banana, an apple, a slice of ham, some almonds or dried fruit, and so on.
And to stay slim, get moving after eating
Finally, for a successful meal, don’t stay seated once you’ve finished — especially at lunchtime. Taking a 10-minute walk outside after eating gives you the chance to take a real break and get some fresh air, after sitting down all morning. Moving a little every day is also a good habit to pair with your anti-cellulite routine!
What about you — what are your go-to rules for staying slim? Share them with the CelluBlue Community and discover the best tips from thousands of women!
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