Weight loss can be a long and disheartening process with several bumps in the road, and it doesn't help that experts often offer conflicting advice. However, one expert who many trust is TV doctor Michael Mosley, who has constructed a number of programmes to help people lose weight.
The diet guru believes that too big of a change can do more harm than good sometimes, and to fast track the slimming process you may be better off taking slower, smaller steps. For example, instead of switching out your diet completely, Mosley guru recommends making smaller, more sustainable swaps, writes the Mirror.
Writing on his Fast 800 website, he said: "Quitting bad health habits cold turkey isn't going to necessarily help you in the long run. Making some simple swaps can begin to rewire your brain, and help you to make this a long-term change.
"Switch out your daily chocolate fix for nuts and seeds instead, try Greek yoghurt with berries instead of pudding for dessert, or try swapping your simple carbs for a veggie alternative, like cauliflower instead of white rice. There are plenty of recipes out there that are healthier alternatives to favourite junk foods if you're struggling for inspiration."
The weight-loss expert also recommended packing your lunch in advance, citing a study that suggested the availability of unhealthy food on the go was a contributor to low diet quality.
He wrote: "The convenience of eating on the go, and the kick that a sugar hit gives you while you're out and about can result in poor food choices, so try to anticipate this if you know you're going out. Pack your lunch ahead of time for a meal just as convenient but without the negative effects."
Mosley's blog has also recently shared a surprising reason why we might still feel hungry, even after eating a meal.
According to the diet whizz, eating too quickly could make us feel hungrier after a meal - even if there are more calories in it than another meal eaten more slowly.
The blog reads: "In one study involving 30 women, fast eaters consumed 10 per cent more calories during a meal and reported significantly less fullness, compared with slow eaters. The study ultimately found that eating slowly may help to maximise satiation after meals."
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