Weight loss foods: can these foods help you lose weight?

What’s the best way to lose weight? Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix when it comes to weight loss.

At WW we inspire healthy habits not just for life, but for real life. We don’t only want you to lose weight; we want to inspire a holistic transformation that improves your diet, activity, mood, motivation and overall wellbeing.

Did you know that eating healthily is scientifically proven to make us feel happier? This Australian study unearthed a relationship between increased fruit and vegetable intake and higher levels of life satisfaction, while this American study found that eating more fruit and vegetables improved psychological wellbeing, including motivation, curiosity, creativity, and energy.

Not only that, but eating well also makes you feel better about yourself – proud, driven and in control of your food choices (and ultimately, your wellness).

Mindful eating can also help on your weight loss journey. Sit down to eat, and really savour the texture and flavours of your food. This will encourage you to appreciate and enjoy each mouthful, and help you eat more slowly.

Why is this important? It can take up to 20 minutes after food is first eaten for the full range of satiety signals to reach the brain. Eating too quickly can lead to overeating, because you might not recognise how full you are until it’s too late!

Mindfulness can also boost mood, and has the potential to reduce negative thoughts and feelings associated with overeating. Being mindful may also improve resilience to help deal with hunger pangs, and could ultimately shift your mindset towards a healthier lifestyle.

Check out the articles below to delve deeper into mindfulness, and how it could help you develop healthy habits for real life.