Controlling your weight is a crucial component of achieving and maintaining a healthy body. Psychologists who specialize in this area often work with people of all ages.
They may help clients make changes in their diets and lifestyles to achieve a healthier, more stable weight. This might include limiting the amount of calories consumed, eating smaller portions and replacing high-calorie snacks with lower-calorie options like fruits and vegetables.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Eating a balanced diet is important because it ensures you get the nutrients, vitamins and minerals your body needs to function. It also helps control your calorie intake so that you don’t go over your recommended daily calories (which will vary by sex, age and activity level). Current dietary recommendations recommend filling half of your plate with nonstarchy vegetables like broccoli, squash or greens and one-quarter with protein foods such as poultry, fish, beans, nuts or lean meat. The other quarter should be filled with whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa or oats. This is an example of a balanced meal and will help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Reduce Stress
Stress is a part of life, but long-term stress can cause mood disorders and make it difficult to lose weight. Eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep are key to reducing stress and maintaining weight loss.
Stress causes the body to release adrenaline and cortisol, which can affect hormones and other bodily functions. These changes may result in increased hunger or decreased satiety. In addition, a person’s blood sugar levels may increase, and the body may store fat more effectively.
People may also experience difficulty swallowing, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation while stressed. They may skip meals or eat on-the-go to reduce meal preparation time, or eat high-calorie comfort foods.
In addition, lack of sleep can interfere with normal metabolism and contribute to weight gain. Therefore, it is important to find a way to get enough rest to support your health goals. If you’re struggling with stress, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can help you identify and treat the underlying cause of your stress.