I encourage you to vet your habits to see if they are serving you well on your weight loss journey. It is a simple litmus test, long-lasting habits share three important qualities:
- Little Time
- Little Effort
- Have Close Proximity
To provide some context for this topic, here are three of the daily habits that are working well for me.
Successful Habit #1 Daily Weigh-In…
I weigh myself each morning: It takes a minute to do this. There is little effort I get on the scale and record my weight on my WW app. My scale is by the dining room table not far from where I pour my morning cup of coffee.
Successful Habit #2 Drink 64 oz Water
I space out drinking the water over time so it is easy to take sips throughout the day. My water bottle dries overnight next to the coffee machine so it is convenient to grab in the morning. (I’m noticing a pattern around coffee lol).
Successful Habit #3 Food Tracking
I use an app on my phone (the Weight Watchers App). I can scan bar codes, or type in items, it takes little time it is convenient, and my phone is always on hand.
All of these little habits are making weight loss happen for me. If it is working for me, chances are really good it will work for you. If your journey isn’t going so well, it could just mean some habits need tweaking. Weight gain is a complex issue and yet weight loss rests on having a network of simple habits.
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