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Feel full while losing weight
According to the Mayo Clinic, high-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you're likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer.* High-fiber foods also tend to take longer to eat and are less energy dense than low-fiber foods. That means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food. This promotes weight loss, while satisfying your hunger.
Here’s what the Mayo Clinic says about the two kinds of fiber and the foods that we should incorporate in our diet:*
Soluble fiber. This type of fiber dissolves in water. It forms a gel-like material in the stomach that slows down digestion. It can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar. Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, bananas, avocados, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.
Insoluble fiber. This type of fiber doesn't dissolve in water. It supports the movement of material through the digestive system and adds bulk to stool. So, it can be helpful for people who have constipation or don't regularly pass stool. Some good sources of insoluble fiber are whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, beans, and vegetables, such as cauliflower, green beans and potatoes.
Watch Fiber and Weight Loss with health coach Ally Quenneville for more on fiber’s role in your weight-loss journey.
Weekly weight-loss meditation
Tapping and Positive Affirmations for Weight Loss is a guided tapping meditation with positive affirmations to support weight loss. Release emotional blocks, boost self-love and strengthen your mindset for healthy, lasting change.
For some people, stressful times and food go hand-in-hand. Weight can be noticeably affected when food becomes a go-to response to chronic stress. Join Chuck Gaidica and Shanthi Appelö, a registered dietitian for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight.
Win by Losing resources
Our suite of resources at bcbsm.com/yourhealth will help you and your team reach your goals with:
Healthy recipes, meditations focused on weight loss, videos from dietitians and health coaches, and off-the-shelf challenges you can use as a team
Competition information, including the team leaderboard, FAQs and the weight-loss submission page
Record this week’s results
Make sure you record your team’s weight-loss progress by 5 p.m. today at bcbsm.com/yourhealth. For the most accurate results, we recommend your team members weigh themselves on the same day and around the same time each week.
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