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There are so many ways to lose weight, it’s really up to you and what you prefer. So here are 100 ways to lose weight, but you don’t have to do them all!

Pick the ones that resonate with you the most and get to work! 😉

100 Ways to Lose Weight as a Busy Mom

1. Remember that you can’t out exercise a bad diet. Be mindful of what you eat.
2. Get on a 21 day meal plan.
3. Track your fitness journey with the SimplyFit Planner. Tracking everything lets you know what’s working and what’s not. It also helps you know where you are slacking and motivates you to do better.
4. Write down your fitness goals in your SimplyFit Planner. Studies have shown that writing your goals helps you achieve them.
5. Stick to a clean eating grocery list.
6. Have no cook, healthy snacks always ready for when hunger strikes.
7. Try Keto.
8. Try Paleo or Whole30.
9. Stop drinking soda.
10. No more boxed or canned foods.
11. Go for a 30 minute walk every day.
12. Get a gym membership and workout at least three times a week.
13. Find a form of cardio that you love. Boxing, running, swimming, dancing, etc.
14. Make sure you’re drinking half of your weight in water, every day. So if you weigh 140lbs, you should be drinking 70 oz of water daily.
15. If you don’t have the energy to exercise, take a preworkout.
16. If you can’t seem to manage breakfast, at least drink a meal replacement shake every morning.
17. Cardio, cardio, cardio.
18. Did I say cardio?
19. Stop drinking alcohol.
20. As a matter of fact, only drink water. Stop drinking your calories.
21. Stop buying junk food and unhealthy snacks. If it’s not in your house, you wont eat it.
22. Replace unhealthy snacks with fruits and veggies.
23. Hire a personal trainer.
24. Watch free workout videos on YouTube.
25. Try the 21 Day Fix plan.
26. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
27. Park further and walk more.
28. If you’re going somewhere that is walking distance, don’t take your car- walk!
29. Make sure you are getting enough sleep, at least 7 hours a night.
30. Have your hormones checked and make sure everything is ok.
31. If you sit at work all day, get up every 30 minutes – an hour and take a quick walk around the office.
32. If you work a desk job, get a desk cycle so you can move while sitting.
33. If you work at a desk all day, replace your office chair with a balance ball.
34. Lower your dairy intake.
35. Try avoiding red meat as much as possible.
36. Intermittent fasting.
37. Drink lemon water first thing every morning, then nothing else for 30 minutes.
38. Try celery juicing for 30 days.
39. Cut out sweets.
40. Completely cut out fast food.
41. Eat more fiber.
42. If you are a coffee drinker, drink it black.
43. Boil your eggs instead of cooking them in oil.
44. No bread.
45. No pasta.
46. No white rice.
47. Stick to fish and white chicken for protein.
48. Try yoga.
49. Find 30 minute HIIT workouts on youtube that you can do five times a week.
50. Lower your carb intake. Doesn’t have to be as extreme as keto, but lower carbs helps.
51. Don’t go to the grocery store when you’re hungry.
52. Don’t rush when you’re eating, eat slowly.
53. If you feel emotional eating coming on, go for a walk instead of reaching for food.
54. Drink herbal teas like green tea.
55. Plank after every workout.
56. If you’re a smoker, try to quick the habit.
57. Don’t weigh yourself more than once a week.
58. Find a workout buddy to help you stay accountable.
59. Have protein and veggies with every meal.
60. Only eat whole foods.
61. Lift weights at least three times a week.
62. Limit gluten.
63. Have a large bowl of veggie salad for lunch every day.
64. Use smaller plates so you can keep an eye on your portions.
65. Avoid eating out until you’re close to your goal weight.
66. Reduce salt intake.
67. Cook your own meals or use a healthy meal prep service.
68. Watch your posture. Good posture strengthens your tummy muscles.
69. Are you hungry enough to eat an apple? If not, you’re not really hungry- you’re bored.
70. Manage your stress levels as much as possible. Meditation, alone time, sleep and self care are all things that help.
71. If you hate the gym, get some at home workout equipment. You really don’t need much. Some resistance bands, a jump rope, weights, whatever works for you.
72. Take multivitamins every day.
73. Take a daily probiotic to help manage your gut bacteria.
74. Listen to your body and stop eating when you are full.
75. If you’re willing to spend more money, EmSculpt is a non-invasive treatment that replicates 15,000 sit ups or squats in just 30 minutes. I made a video reviewing it here.
76. Eat healthy fats like avocado and nuts.
77. Calculate your body fat percentage so that you are not just focusing on weight, but more important and helpful numbers like body fat and muscle mass.
78. Replace coffee with green tea.
79. Avoid “crispy,” “creamy,” and “cheesy” foods.
80. Spend more time outdoors.
81. Never starve yourself.
82. If you have a gym membership, try doing 30 minutes on the Stair Master a few times a week.
83. When you exercise, use a sweat enhancer like Sweet Sweat.
84. Spicy foods help boost your metabolism, so if you can handle it, add more spice to your food.
85. Grapefruit, broccoli, kale, almonds, oatmeal, ginger, cayenne and garlic are all known to boost your metabolism.
86. If you don’t like drinking plain water, try natural detox waters you can make yourself.
87. Take a shot of raw Apple Cider Vinegar every day.
88. Replace vegetable and corn oil with avocado, grapeseed or olive oil.
89. Fall in love with the process of becoming the best version of yourself, don’t just think about the pounds.
90. Reward yourself with something non-edible when you hit certain milestones along the way.
91. Avoid the “cheat meal” mentality, that can lead to you just constantly undoing all of your progress.
92. Grill as much as food as you can.
93. Avoid fried food.
94. Keep a food journal (the SimplyFit Planner has space for this).
95. Learn how to read nutrition labels so you aren’t just focusing on calories or “diet” foods that really aren’t going to help you hit your goals.
96. Drink a glass of water before meals so you don’t overeat.
97. Eat more often, but have smaller meals.
98. Freeze your leftovers so you don’t feel pressured to overeat just so food wont go bad.
99. Eat slowly. It takes a while for food to make it to your stomach and give you the feeling of fullness, so take your time so you know when you are really full.
100. Know that you are not going to see results overnight. It takes time and consistency.

Xoxo,

Jessica