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10 Habits That Will Drop Weight Off Your Body

The last habit is the hardest

By Destiny S. HarrisPublished 9 days ago 3 min read
10 Habits That Will Drop Weight Off Your Body
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#1 Drop Sugar

Sugar is in the majority of everything the average person eats and drinks. The less sugar you consume, the smaller your waistline. Consuming less sugar means consuming less carbs.

#2 Drop Alcohol

You can go a whole lifetime without a drop of alcohol, and your liver will love you for it. You don’t need it, and if you do drink, you don’t need that much.

Your waistline will trim up if you cut beer and wine. But you might also experience better sleep if you drop these along with liquor. And the better your sleep, the better opportunity your body has for rest and repair, which is always positive for weight management.

#3 Drop Inactivity

The best way to keep weight off is to eat clean meals and stay active. Park far from entrances. Take the stairs over the escalator and elevator when it makes sense. Walk daily. Engage in more physical activities. Avoid lounging around all day. Use a standing desk instead of a sitting desk. And Stay active. The more active you are, the more you’re moving your body, which will keep you burning calories, healthy, strong, and fit.

#4 Drop Dehydration

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid sugary and caffeinated drinks and instead opt for optimal hydration. Keep water on you at all times.

#5 Drop Eating Out

How often do you eat out? Some people eat out daily. Others eat out a few times a week or weekly. If you’re eating out and eating the right foods, that’s one story, but most people consume foods that aren’t best for their bodies.

The con about eating out is that you have less control over the ingredients in your food. Fast food contains a lot more chemicals and additives than food you make at home, where you can control the ingredients.

#6 Drop Over-processed Foods

Over-processed food here and there isn’t bad, but if you’re trying to lose weight, it will slow your progress.

Focus on eating more wholesome meals to help your body’s digestive system and to avoid unnecessary calories.

#7 Drop Smoking

Smoking cigarettes is just bad business. Why add unnecessary chemicals to the body when you don’t have to? One of the best ways to drop weight is to live a healthier lifestyle, and smoking doesn’t fall into this definition. Drop smoking for your health.

#8 Drop Alcohol

Sugar is in the majority of everything the average person eats and drinks.

#9 Drop Cardio-Only Workouts

Cardio isn’t going to do it for you in the long run. Though cardio is stellar for your heart, if you want to keep weight off and build a stronger and overweight-resistant body, you must implement resistance training.

#10 Drop Inconsistency

If you want to experience results in your health, you will have to drop inconsistent habits.

Inconsistency only produces one thing: inconsistent results.

I know being consistent isn’t always fun, but when you focus on the long-term goals, the rewards are astronomically motivating.

Consistency is the number one way to achieve results. Don’t start and stop; commit once.

  • Recap
  • Drop Sugar
  • Drop Alcohol
    • Drop Inactivity
  • Drop Dehydration
  • Drop Eating Out
  • Drop Over-Processed Foods
  • Drop Stress
  • Drop Smoking
  • Drop Cardio-Only Workouts
  • Drop Inconsistency

Being fit for life is a choice. Go for the long-haul. Don't play the short-game.

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical, fitness, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or certified fitness professional before starting any new exercise or training program, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or injuries.

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About the Creator

Destiny S. Harris

Writing since 11. Investing and Lifting since 14.

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