Water-filled veggies are great for helping you lose weight because they tend to be low in calories and they help you stay regular so you can relieve bloat... Some great examples are tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchinis, which are rich in potassium and... can help you release any water retention you are carrying in your stomach.
...Plant-based foods like veggies are high in fiber, and research shows that women who followed a higher-fiber diet were at areduced likelihood of having an increased waist circumference. Aim to get at least25 grams of fiber, which... can help keep you regular and relieve belly bloat.
Make sure to get enough protein. Your protein needs vary depending on your weight and level of activity, but getting enough daily protein is proven to satiate your hunger so you eat less.
"[The release of cortisol] causes high blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of protein stores into glucose to be used as fuel. Over time, persistently high levels of cortisol seen in stress promote the storage of excess glucose as fat in the abdomen, causing belly fat."
...[I]t's a good idea to keep these trigger foods out of sight and out of mind, and not buy and bring them home, especially during stressful times.
Keep healthy, low-cal desserts on hand like some no-bake brownies in the freezer or date-sweetened cookies.
Clear the counter tops of boxes of crackers, jars of cookies, bowls of candies, and boxes of your kiddo's cereal... If it's not there, you won't be tempted to reach for it. Replace it with things that can be helpful immediately when you're feeling hungry like bowls of oranges, bananas, avocados, or apples, or containers of cherry tomatoes.
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