You must be thinking running diets must be boring and terrible, especially if you are doing it for some time, but that’s far from the truth. Although with today’s dynamic and fast-paced world, sticking to a healthy diet is sometimes easier said than done.
If you’re new to the dieting world, just sifting through the array of healthy diets to figure out which one is best for you can be a challenge. Even after you’ve picked out a meal plan or eating pattern, being consistent and maintaining a healthy diet has its fair share of difficulties.
But here’s some good news, no matter how tough it might feel on some days, sticking to a healthy diet is possible and actually fun to try new foods. It doesn’t mean that you have to give up your favorite food.
Here are 5 simple rules to sticking to your healthy running diet.
1. The Right Diet
Ultimately, there’s no best or the healthiest diet, but picking the right diet that makes you feel your best and you can stick with it for some time.
Sticking to a healthy diet means finding a way of eating that is not only nutritious but also that you find enjoyable, sustainable, and accessible to your personal circumstances.
2. Surround yourself with healthy foods
Start by getting rid of ultra-processed foods such as fast food, frozen dinner, sugar-sweetened juices, and sodas. You can help avoid the temptation to eat these foods by keeping them out of your sight.
Then, keep your fridge and pantry stocked with nutrient-dense, whole foods to keep your healthy diet in mind, and encourage yourself to go to the pantry and grab a piece of fruits instead of the chocolate.
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3. Keeping filing yourself with snacks
When you find yourself extra hungry and tempted that you forget about the healthy eating plans you had in mind for the day is completely normal.
Try keeping nutritious and filling snacks on your hand to curb your hunger till the next meal. For instance, yogurt, fresh fruits, mixed nuts, hummus or whole-grain crackers
4. Savor your favourite food
There’s a misconception of when you’re dieting, you are not allowed to have your favorite food. Well depriving yourself of the food you love and crave can end up backfiring.
Thus, rather than giving it the less nutritious food, try having them occasionally while practicing portion control.
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5. Plan ahead for eating out
For many people who have been dieting, potlucks, happy hours, and dining out is something to look forward to.
However, it’s easy to overdo it when you’re eating out. Restaurant meals tend to be higher in calories, sodium, sugar, fat, and ultra-processed foods than meals cooked at home, and they often come in a larger portion.
Thus, it’s best to have a strategy in mind before heading out, such as researching the menu beforehand, eating a piece of fruit ahead of time, staying hydrated during the meal, or simply taking your time and savor your meal.
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