Houston Surgical Group - December 02, 2019

Small changes can equal big results

As much as we know the power of major lifestyle changes, such as weight loss surgery, we also know that leading a healthy life is also a matter of making a series of small positive decisions every day of your life. That's why we love this article about the impact simply having regular, intentional mealtimes can have on your health and well-being.

Enjoying your eating

This healthy eating tip is all about avoiding meaningless, mundane meals. So often when people are concerned with weight management or losing weight, they think they shouldn't enjoy eating as much as they do. The fact of the matter is you should be enjoying your eating. That means eating delicious, healthy food, and enjoying mealtimes with family and friends instead of mindlessly devouring fast food in front of the TV, barely even pausing to taste it.

A few quick tips

In order to make a habit of eating three good meals a day, take these tips into consideration:

  • Plan ahead. Whether it's a weekly meal plan, or waking up in the morning and deciding what you want to eat in a day, having a plan (and groceries!) is majorly helpful for sticking to a meal schedule
  • Jazz up your cooking skills. Being excited to eat your meals means having an arsenal of healthy, flavorful meals. Experiment with new recipes, new spices, and new techniques.
  • Involve others. If you have a partner or children in your home, make your family dinner a time to talk and enjoy each other's company.