Women’s magazines, bloggers, TV shows, girls’ nights in… Advice on how to eat well, stay in shape and smooth the look of cellulite is everywhere! It can be hard to know what to believe and what’s actually good for you… Am I right, ladies? To help you cut through the noise, we’ve put together a list of 7 habits you should drop as soon as possible!
Skipping breakfast
It bears repeating: breakfast is an important part of a balanced diet. Skip it, and you’re more likely to snack throughout the day and reach for whatever’s within arm’s reach… And as you know, snacking isn’t your best ally when you’re trying to look after your figure! So let’s build better habits and choose recipes that are both healthy and delicious. Try starting your day with porridge or a smoothie bowl — and take the time to actually enjoy it!
More broadly, skipping any meal — whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner — really isn’t recommended. If you skip a meal, you may arrive at the next one feeling ravenous, reach for whatever’s to hand and eat more than you need. Regular meals, eaten at roughly set times, can instead help you keep a steadier daily routine, recognise your hunger cues more easily and limit late-afternoon cravings. If your schedule is busy, prepare a simple meal to take with you rather than skipping it altogether.
Eating while doing something else — one of the bad habits to break
If you want to eat well and look after your figure, it’s time to stop having lunch in front of your computer or the TV. When you’re not focused on your plate, you risk eating automatically and far more than you actually need. Taking the time to eat mindfully can help you listen more closely to your hunger and fullness cues, and savour what’s on your plate.
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Drinking fruit juice
Shop-bought fruit juices are often loaded with sugar and unnecessary additives, which is why they deserve a spot on the list of habits to ditch. To cut down on your sugar intake, try replacing your daily glass of fruit juice with infused water or a 100% fruit juice you’ve made yourself! That said, keep in mind that even a homemade glass of fruit juice contains the equivalent of around 4 sugar cubes on average — so don’t overdo it. And of course, limit fizzy drinks too, even the diet versions.
Choosing low-fat products
Reaching for low-fat products at the supermarket can feel like the right move — but they aren’t necessarily your allies when it comes to looking after your figure. These products can be misleading: their composition isn’t always what you’d expect. If you’re not convinced, take a look at the ingredients list on your favourite low-fat products — you might be surprised! Limiting so-called “light” products is therefore one of the good habits to adopt starting today.
Snacking in the evening
A square of chocolate here, a handful of peanuts there… The temptations are endless when you’re settling into the sofa after a long day! However, these little snacks can add to your daily intake without you even realising it… It’s better to have a complete and satisfying dinner to help avoid cravings in front of the TV, and save treats for a chosen occasion rather than reaching for them out of evening habit.
Eating from oversized plates
One simple trick for controlling portion sizes is to use smaller plates. Your brain will feel like you’re eating more when the plate is full, which may help you feel satisfied sooner. Eating from plates that are too large is one of those bad habits that’s surprisingly easy to change, ladies!
Grocery shopping on an empty stomach
Shopping when you’re hungry is a terrible idea if you want to look after your figure! It’s the surest way to throw everything into your trolley and come home with 5 chocolate bars, 3 pizzas and 4 bottles of fizzy drinks… but not a single vegetable. And let’s be honest — greasy, salty and sugary foods really aren’t ideal when you want to eat a balanced diet day to day.
What about you, ladies — which bad habits are you finding hardest to shake? Come and share your thoughts and find the motivation to look after your figure in the CelluBlue Community!
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