1. Eat A Savory Breakfast
Mary highly recommends starting your day with a savory meal rather than a sweet one.
"Choosing a savoury breakfast over sugary options can keep your blood sugar steady and avoid that dreaded spike-and-crash," she explains in your Instagram caption.
"If you're someone who craves sweets, this can make all the difference!"
Some of Mary's favorite savory and satisfying breakfast options include turkey and avocado wraps, tomato and basil-stuffed egg whites, and mushroom and spinach egg muffins. These recipes helped her curb her cravings for sweets throughout the day, especially her hankering for chocolate!
2. Eat Around 30 Grams Of Protein At Breakfast
Speaking of filling breakfasts, according to Mary, another way to kick off your day with health benefits is to ensure you're getting at least 30 grams of protein in your first meal.
"Protein keeps you full and satisfied, preventing those mid-morning hunger pangs," writes Mary.
"Hitting 30g of protein in the morning helps stabilize your energy and keeps you from reaching for snacks too soon."
Sometimes it can be easier to get in more protein via savory breakfasts, because of some popularly used high-protein ingredients, so you can kill two birds with one stone by combining Mary's first two health tips.
3. Choose Low-Calorie Fruits
While all natural fruits offer various health benefits and are generally considered beneficial for our bodies, Mary points out that if you're specifically looking to lose fat, you should focus on buying and eating low-calorie fruits.
"If fat loss is your goal, opt for lower-calorie fruits like berries, watermelon, apples, and grapefruit," says Mary. "These fruits are packed with nutrients and help you stay on track with your calorie deficit while satisfying your sweet tooth."
This is especially great news for those looking to get fit and eat more fruit this spring and summer, as many low-calorie fruits are in season and accessible during that time of year, such as strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, and cantaloupe.
4. Add Vegetables To Your Lunch And Dinner
Many of us are aware that one of the simplest ways to lose stubborn fat and excess weight naturally is to increase our fiber intake. What's one of the best ways to do it? Eating more vegetables!
"Boost your fiber intake with vegetables, which will improve digestion and keep you feeling fuller for longer," explains Mary.
"You can even snack on raw veggies like carrots and celery to manage hunger and curb cravings."
In her post, Mary mentions that she loves snacking on carrot sticks and hummus while doing other tasks, as it's a filling and tasty combination that will fill you up and provide a good amount of fiber.
5. Track Your Calories Weekly, Not Daily
Although tracking the amount of calories you eat in a day and budgeting them can be an innovative and efficient way to lose weight, sometimes getting too technical with it and focusing on those numbers can be stressful. After all, you don't want to get too carried away and spend your entire life looking at a calorie calculator!
However, if you still want to use calorie tracking as an effective way to manage your weight loss, Mary recommends treating your calorie intake like a "weekly budget" rather than a "daily limit."
"It totally changed the game for me!" adds Mary.
"This way, you can adjust your intake based on hunger or events, balancing those higher-calorie days with lighter ones without sacrificing progress."
Using these five tips in your daily routine can make a bigger difference than you may think in your health journey, and you could be saying goodbye to your stubborn fat sooner than later. Good luck!