The goal of getting to a weight where your body feels and functions at its best is a common one, but there’s so much conflicting information out there that the science of shedding pounds can be controversial and overwhelming. It’s no secret that fast fixes don’t work in the long term, so what’s the answer if you want to lose a little and keep it off? Rather than get stressed about how much you’re exercising and what you’re putting in your body, the experts suggest making some simple tweaks to everyday habits to help with healthy weight management in the long term.
1. MOVE MORE
Not only is moving more throughout the day good for all-round health, it couldconcluded that moving more, rather than doing structured exercise, helped most with keeping weight off. ‘Move, even if it’s using the stairs more often or making that lunchtime walk a non-negotiable activity,’ agrees Denis Faye, vice president of nutrition at Beachbody (). ‘Exercise keeps your body healthy, and a healthy body processes food better as well.’
