Eating the Same Meals Every Day May Be the Simplest Way to Lose Weight

As warmer weather creeps in, many people are starting to search for the simplest, most sustainable way to lose weight and get their body “summer ready.” A new study suggests the answer might not be cutting carbs or chasing the latest diet trend, but doing something much simpler — eating the same meals over and over again.

Research published in Health Psychology found that people who stick to routine eating patterns, where they repeat the same meals and keep calorie intake steady, may have greater success in losing weight than those who constantly mix things up.

In a world full of endless food choices, simplifying your plate could actually make healthy habits easier to maintain.

“Maintaining a healthy diet in today’s food environment requires constant effort and self-control. Creating routines around eating may reduce that burden and make healthy choices feel more automatic,” said lead author Charlotte Hagerman in a press release.