4 Habits of the Fit and Thin

Some people seem to be able to maintain their ideal weight without any effort. While this may be possible for a few, we know that getting fit and healthy has to do with focusing on nutrition and lifestyle. When you work with a nutrition and mindset coach, they will help you develop and implement a healthy lifestyle so you can achieve your goals—but you can also adopt some of the behaviors and habits of those who never need to diet.

Read on for a list of some of the best habits to adopt into your new, healthier lifestyle.

1. Consciously Decide to Eat Nutrient-Rich Food

If you eat whole, fresh foods with an emphasis on lean protein and complex carbs, you will look and feel better—and it will be easier to lose weight. While it’s impossible to eat perfectly healthy every meal, you can make good decisions the majority of the time and aim for moderation when you do have the occasional indulgence. Once you start to see results, you'll be inspired to keep making positive changes.

2. Don’t Clean Your Plate

Research shows that the effortlessly and naturally thin don’t clean their plates. Regardless of the reason why, it’s a good habit to pick up when you’re aiming for success with a diet or weight management. Eat slowly so that your stomach has time to signal your mind that you’re filling up, and try to leave a quarter to one-fifth of the contents on your plate where they are.

3. Get Back on Track, No Matter What

After a day or night of overindulgence, the thin and fit jump right jack on the wagon the next day or sooner. While it’s so easy to think that you’ve already blown your diet so why not unleash your inner glutton, the fact of the matter is we all have those days where we eat a little too much. It’s all about balance—if you get back on track the next day with a healthy diet and exercise, your indulgence will be a thing of the past that you don’t have to give a second thought

4. Eat One Real-Deal Meal a Day

While every meal can’t be an Instagram masterpiece, make sure to sit down for at least one meal per day, at a real table, with dishes and silverware, and slowly savor every bite. While clients sometimes complain about not having enough time, eating on the go can easily result in taking in too many calories. Don’t rush it—chances are, you’ll save calories in the long run.