Getting in shape can be tricky, with lots of people looking to shift pounds fast and therefore trying out various weight loss 'hacks' and 'fad diets'.
However, popular diets that promise to help you lose weight quick can often be near impossible to sustain. And it means that any weight loss can be put on once you fall off the wagon.
Instead, making gradual changes to your eating habits can help you get into shape and improve your overall health in the long run. Health and Wellness Coach, Phillippa Quigley, who runs a women's wellness clinic, explains there is a key eating habit that can help you change your lifestyle and in turn lose weight in a healthy, maintainable way.
The expert explained that simply listening to our body and being mindful of what we eat is a powerful tool to help slimmers as well as those looking to lead a health lifestyle.
Creating healthy habits in our day to day life can help improve our relationship with food, the expert suggests, with gradual adjustments meaning you are less likely to return to old, unhealthy ways.
She said: "Eating mindfully is more than just slowing down or savouring each bite, although those are certainly part of it. It's about creating a deeper, more conscious connection with our food and our bodies. It involves being fully present during meals, listening to our bodies hunger and satiety cues, and appreciating the nourishment we receive from our food.
"Mindful eating disrupts the cycle of mindless snacking and overeating, leading to healthier food choices, greater satisfaction with our meals, and, ultimately, successful weight loss. And the best part? It fosters a healthier, more positive relationship with food - one where food is enjoyed and appreciated, not feared or controlled.
"Weight loss is more than just calories in, calories out. It's also about the words we say to ourselves and the awareness we bring to our eating habits. While it may not be the quick fix that fad diets promise, I've seen firsthand how these mindset shifts can lead to lasting, sustainable weight loss and, more importantly, a healthier and happier life."
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