Need to lose weight? We all at some point in our lives felt the need to lose some weight. Cutting back on calories consumed while bumping up total activity level is the most effective method.
One simple thing you can do to aid weight loss is to drink more water and stay hydrated.
Some studies suggests that increasing water intake can promote weight loss by slightly increasing your metabolism, which can increase the number of calories you burn on a daily basis.
Drinking water before meals is the most effective. It can make you feel fuller so that you eat fewer calorie, so timing is important.
Some great additions to our diet should be green vegetables. They are high in fibre. Fibre is important and helpful with weight loss because, it slows the rate at which sugars are absorbed in the bloodstream, which reduces the impact on the blood’s glucose level. Having a more stable blood sugar level, can avoid fluctuations that contribute to cravings.
Some examples are:
Getting adequate sleep is essential to weight loss. Lack of enough sleep is a disruption to vital hormones like leptin (which regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger) and ghrelin (which stimulates appetite, increases food intake and promotes fat storage.). Fluctuations in these hormones can make you hungry and make you crave unhealthy foods. Getting 6 hours or more of sleep, will impact your weight loss journey.
Snacking healthy can increase fullness and reduce the number of calories that you eat during meals.
Some examples of healthy snacks:
IF you are trying to lose weight, sodas and sugary drinks should be the first thins to go. They have no nutritional value and they are full of calories. Many research shows a direct link between obesity and the regular consumption of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.
Try replacing these drinks with water.
Protein is an important nutrient for weight loss. It is an essential part of a healthful diet and is necessary for growth and efficient metabolism. Protein can increase feelings of fullness and delay hunger. With a few bites in your diet, your appetite is suppressed and you end up consuming fewer calories
Putting more on your plate can lead to overeating and weight gain.so portion size control can be one of the most important steps to success on a weight loss plan. The key is to eat smaller portions but more regularly. This approach will keep you feeling fuller, help to maintain blood sugar levels and avoid sugar cravings throughout the day.
You don’t have to be a master chef to whip up something tasty. Cooking can save you money and you can control of what goes on your plate. Preparing your meals in advance is the key. You will be less likely to have that takeaway if you already have your meals prep.
Like lack of sleep, stress can also upset your hormonal balance by producing too many glucocorticoids hormones which can increase a person’s appetite, leading to weight gain.
Stress can also trigger comfort eating. In an effort to improve or control our negative mood, many of us tend to cope with stress by eating comfort food.
Some simple and reliable ways to help reduces your stress includes:
Alongside dieting, employing a cardio strategy can help shed those extra pounds. It burns calories, and this plays a key role in weight loss.
The key is to get your heart rate up and keep it up. So focus on HITT workouts and do at least 30mins of cardio 3-4 times a week. A short duration of high-intensity activity will elevate the heart rate for two to four hours.
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