4) Keep a diary
One way to keep an eye on your calorie intake is to write down what you eat in a diary.
Whenever you feel like having a snack, take out the diary first to check how many calories you have already eaten that day. It might encourage you to curb your appetite.
5) Eat slower, chew well
As the weather turns cool, we tend to eat more and faster. However, your stomach might have a difficult time digesting rich food too quickly, especially if your stomach is accustomed to lighter foods during the summer. Eat slower to improve digestion and give your brain time to realize that your stomach is full.
6) Sleep soundly
Health studies indicate that people deprived of sleep gain weight more easily, because people often consume more when they are tired. So sleeping soundly on a regular schedule is vital to keeping fit.
However, as summer changes to autumn the temperature fluctuates throughout the day. This may affect the endocrine and nervous systems of some, especially elderly people who have a difficult time adjusting to such changes. As a result, they might suffer from insomnia.
If you want to improve the quality of your sleep, you should eat celery. Vegetables that contain vitamins B and C and various trace elements such as carotene and zinc can help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol and help you relax before bed. Onions help stimulate the cerebral cortex, which in turn can also help you to relax. Onions are also rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which benefit your central nervous system.
