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It isn’t easy to keep to your diet while in quarantine. For one thing, your routine has been flipped on its side and it can be difficult to maintain any habits. Plus, when you’re staying home all day and never going anywhere, you’re more likely to snack or pick unhealthy meals. But there are ways to lose weight while in quarantine. We some took the time to see what experts are suggesting to promote positive habits and lose weight during this crazy time.
Maintain An Eating Schedule
Giving yourself a schedule of when you can and should eat is a great way to bring a sense of normalcy back into your routine. Pick set times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and decide ahead of time when your designated snacking times are. This way, if your stomach starts to grumble for an afternoon snack, you can tell yourself exactly when you’re going to answer the craving. Plus, this will help you to regulate your hunger each day.
Manage Stress
Stress management is one of the most important steps to losing weight during quarantine. When we are stressed, we tend to crave overly salty or sugary foods, which directly lead to weight gain. Managing the areas that cause you stress can help eliminate your urge to snack.
Be Smart With Snacking
If you are going to snack, be smart about it. Plan out snacks ahead of time so you know exactly what to grab next time you go to grab something from the kitchen. Come up with ideas for snacks that are healthy, but also satiate your craving. Trail mix with a couple of chocolate chips mixed in with walnuts, almonds and peanuts is a great idea for a healthy yet sweet3 snack.
Cook Colorful Meals
When it comes to meals, make sure you’re hitting every food group - especially protein, veggies and the right amount of carbs. The best way to make sure your meals are perfectly balanced is to strive for a colorful plate. Too many neutral colors on your plate could mean your meals are too heavy on the carbs, and too many greens could mean you’re not getting enough protein. Keeping a good mix of colors on your plate means you have a good mix of food groups that give you the right nutrients and vitamins you need to stay healthy.
