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Your Weight Loss Checklist

weight loss checklist

• Cut up veggies and fruit and keep them at eye level in your fridge for smart snacks.

• Write down your reasons for wanting to lose weight. Post them where you\'ll see them every day.

• Use a food diary or app to track and manage what you eat.

• Keep moving! Sitting at home watching TV could be a trigger to eat when you’re not hungry.

• Put your fork down between bites. Think about what you are eating.

• Eat only when you\'re really hungry. If you\'re bored or stressed, go for a walk or text a friend.

• Work your way up to 30 minutes of exercise on most days.

• Serve your meals on smaller plates. You\'ll be likely to eat less.

• Don\'t eat snacks out of the bag or box. Put a single serving into a bowl.

• Drink water instead of high-calorie, sugary drinks.

• Eating out? Box up half your food as soon as you get it.

• Wear a pedometer to motivate you to walk more.

• Eat breakfast every day. That way you won\'t get too hungry and overeat later in the day.

• Pack a healthy lunch for work or school to help you avoid temptation

• Weigh yourself daily to track your weight loss. Celebrate your progress!

• Plan meals ahead of time, so you know they\'ll be healthy.