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Practice Mindful Eating
To test whether or not you’re actually hungry, ask yourself where you’re at on a number scale. “On a scale of 1 to 10, you want to eat at around 3 and stop between 6-7. At 3 you are hungry, but not starving, at 6-7 you are satisfied but not full,” says Pincus. “Taking note of your hunger and fullness while eating slowly can definitely help you consume less.”
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Set a Bedtime Alarm
You have an alarm for waking up, so why not set an alarm to remind yourself it’s time for bed? For the bedtime alarm, set it 15 minutes earlier than when you usually go to sleep and train yourself to hit the pillow sooner. “Lack of sleep not only makes our day less pleasant but can be a contributory factor to obesity,” says Pincus. “If you are not sleeping seven to nine hours, try adding a few minutes at a time.”
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Rise Earlier
As you head to bed earlier, try setting a routine of waking up with the sun, says Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, and medical advisory board member of the Nutritional Magnesium Association. Studies have correlated early risers with being more optimistic and more proactive, while kids who go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier tend to get better grades.
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Start With One Step
If you’ve heard you should walk 10,000 steps a day, you’re exactly right. This is a great goal to strive for … eventually. But the number is daunting, says Pincus. Instead, start by trying to take an extra 100 steps every day, she says, and move that number up a little more each day.
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Add Water
As you probably know, drinking water is incredibly important. But if you only aim for eight cups each day, that might not be the right number for you. The correct amount is actually based on your weight. Divide your body weight (in pounds) in half, and that’s the number of ounces you should be consuming daily, says Dean.
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Add A Little Salt
Speaking of hydration, add 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of sea salt or Himalayan salt to each liter of water you gulp down. “This ensures you get 72 minerals for your cells to help cellular health and hydration,” says Dean.
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