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5 Tips for Healthy Weight Management… just better.®

We love a good reason to celebrate, and when we found out about Women’s Healthy Weight Day on January 19th, we jumped for joy! No, really, we did; because this is precisely the kind of thing JUST BETTER BRANDS stands for! 

We want everyone to focus more on achieving a healthy weight and less on the never ending diet loop and watching numbers on a scale. (The entire just better.® fiber crew has been there!) 


Check out our top five tips for ditching the diet mindset by
focusing more on reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle! 

 

1.) STOP SAYING, “I’M ON A DIET.
START SAYING, “I’M MAKING BETTER CHOICES!” 

We know that diets can have good results initially, but most of us gain all the weight back, sometimes more. 

Stop blaming yourself when the new fad diet plan fails. Diets simply do not work long-term. 

What works are intentional and consistent healthy lifestyle choices like:

  • Finding what type of exercise/movement works for you 
  • Staying hydrated
  • Eating a wide variety of fruits & veggies, and whole, unprocessed foods
  • Reducing sugar, and 
  • Adding more fiber to your diet. 

 

2.) COUNT ALL YOUR WINS! 

Things do not happen overnight. Gain momentum by acknowledging your progress; celebrate all your wins. Mark them down on a calendar to stay inspired and motivated and to track your progress in real-time! 

So, what can be a win?   

Did you throw away that unhealthy snack calling for you in the pantry? WIN!

Did you meet your hydration goals? WIN!

Did you eat more veggies today than yesterday? WIN!

Did you take a walk around the block? WINE! Oops, we mean WIN! ;)

Acknowledge all your wins - every day. Review them each week. You’re making progress towards a healthier you! 

3.) GIVE YOURSELF GRACE. GET SUPPORT. 

Starting on a healthy living journey takes practice. We sometimes get off track. What makes the difference is recalibrating and getting back in the game. Everyone hits a rough patch, especially in the beginning. 

Guess what wipes out motivation to keep going? Negative self-dialog! Give yourself grace. 

Turn down the mean voice and turn up the tunes! Dance it off! Keep going. 

Look into finding mutual support from others making healthy lifestyle changes. You don’t have to do it all by yourself. Reach out to loved ones, find online groups, look for meet-ups in your community focused on healthy living, and/or take a whole food cooking class! 

4.) MAKE HEALTHY OPTIONS MORE ACCESSIBLE

When you reach for that prepackaged, sugar-loaded muffin instead of a healthier option for breakfast, you feel like crap physically, and then dwell on making poor choices for the rest of the day. (Been there?) 

BUT, if you take time to prep your food for the days ahead, healthy options become more accessible. You’re less likely to eat ultra-processed, sugary foods, and you’ll feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Make sure to eat LOTS of fresh vegetables, fruit, and whole, unprocessed fiber-rich foods. And don’t forget, drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. 

5.) GET ENOUGH FIBER 

Chances are, you’re not getting enough fiber in your diet. This causes us to have unstable weight management and poor gut health. 

Fiber is a POWERFUL TOOL for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. High-fiber foods fill you up and keep you feeling full longer!  

BONUS: Getting enough fiber improves your gut health and function. Happy gut, happy life! 

How much fiber do we need? A good guideline is to shoot for 30 grams of fiber every day to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, balance blood sugars, and lower cholesterol. 

Thirty grams may seem like a lot, and we know that it can be challenging; that’s where just better.® fiber can be a big help! 

One tablespoon of just better.® fiber provides 5 grams of prebiotic soluble fiber. 

For example, if you get 15 grams of fiber daily from your food, you’ll need 3-Tablespoons or three stick packs of just better.® fiber to make up the difference and meet your fiber intake goals for the day! 

Achieving a healthy weight shouldn’t feel restricting. Putting a new spin on your routine - like adding more fiber - can help you to conquer the weight management rollercoaster once and for all! 


LIVE… just better.®