Deciding which diet to follow is the easy part, but actually sticking to it? That’s where things get tough.Researchshows that people start to ditch their New Year’s resolutions by January 12thandone studyfinds 80% of people will ultimately fail at their resolutions. So if you set goals to eat better this year, how can you beat those odds and be successful? These science-backed tips can help.
- Plan out your meals- Boost your willpower by having healthy choices you can make quickly on hand. Try meal prepping for the week or investing in an Instant Pot, so you can throw together a meal in a flash and override the temptation to just order pizza.
- Keep things fresh- Your taste buds will get bored after eating the same thing over and over, and astudysuggests trying new foods to activate the brain’s pleasure centers, so you stick with your diet.
- Log what you eat- Writing down what you eat can help you pay attention to your food choices and according toone study, taking photos of your meals works even better.
- Stay in the now- In another study, people were encouraged to use theEat Right Nowapp to practice mindfulness for 10 minutes a day and those who did for 28 days had a 40% decrease in food-related cravings. Experts say it’s all about focusing on what you’re doing so you make more conscious decisions, like not watching TV while you eat so you’re more likely to put your fork down when you’re full.
Source:Prevention