Weight loss tips | Start losing weight with these simple and effective steps
If losing weight is a big-time struggle for you and even after following numerous diet plans and doing exercises has not helped you, then you are at right place. Understand this first, losing weight is not as easy as gaining weight. You have to wait patiently to see the results independent of whichever path you choose.
Changing your diet completely or doing rigorous exercise alone will not help you in losing weight. Both the things go hand in hand. You are supposed to do exercise to keep your muscles in motion that is you have to be active. Leave that lazy couch and your T.V. remote and get ready for some physical activity may it be playing games, swimming, running, jogging or even doing yoga or exercise. And to do such activities you need enough energy. That means you are supposed to have a complete balanced diet which includes good fat, proteins, carbs, fibres.
To get back to your dream shape and to stay healthy, the regular workout routine itself won’t suffice. When it comes to losing weight, with regular exercise do take care of your diet. As I mentioned earlier, exercise and diet are the two sides of the coin.
Few Changes in your daily routine
1. Apple Cider Vinegar for weight loss:
Apple Cider Vinegar or ‘ACV’ is claimed to have numerous health benefits. It’s a boon for our health only if taken in moderate quantity. Though there are not enough medical proofs about how ACV has contributed many for weight loss but there are success stories. Consuming ACV on a daily basis not only helps in losing weight but also has a great impact on skin, hair, heart conditions, etc.
How can you consume ACV on a daily basis:
Make sure While buying ACV you pick the one which is “Unpasteurized, Raw, Unfiltered” and most importantly “With the MOTHER”. With the mother means ‘the colony of good bacterias are left inside’.
- Never consume ACV as it is, dilute it in water and drink with a straw. When you drink ACV daily, it may damage your teeth enamel.
- If you can’t take the taste of ACV, use it as your salad dressing.
- Take 1tbsp of ACV and mix it in 1 glass of water and consume it before your meals.
- Do not intake more than 15 to 20ml of ACV per day.
- Consuming ACV directly may result in a strong burning sensation in your mouth, throat and oesophagus. This may lead to some serious medical conditions.
- Important tip: Do not immediately exercise or do workouts just after consuming ACV, since it is highly acidic your body will go on fire and make you feel uneasy and can cause lots of discomforts with severe burning sensations.
2. Reduce Sugar and carbs intake
Here comes the culprit which prevents weight loss. When it comes to your mind of losing some weight, it happens, you start craving for something very sweet. And, here we go with lots of unnecessary intake of sugary products like cakes, pastries, sugar added fruit juices, etc. First things first, before setting your mind for weight loss, remove all your snacks, junk foods, packaged foods, and aerated soft drinks from your stock.
- Replace your soft drinks with Lemon water.
- White bread with brown bread.
- White rice with brown rice.
- Butter with peanut butter.
- Pizzas and burgers with salads and green veggies.
- Junk snacks with fresh-cut fruits and fresh homemade fruit juice. Not packed juices.
3. Doing household chores
Now, we know why our grandparents are so fit and versatile. Today, modern-day luxury items are the one to ruin our health. Basically, to get fit and stay healthy, no need to go gyming, exercising or whatever. Just get up and tie your hair bun, and get ready for some household work.
- Skip elevators, and climb the stairs.
- Don’t keep maids and do dusting, sweeping and mopping by yourself.
- Do your own laundry.
- Do not order meals online and cook your own meal.
- Go cycling or walk to buy groceries.
Below are some proven methods to lose weight and keep your body healthy
- Start your day with warm lemon water or Cumin water (jeera water).
- Eat healthy and high-protein breakfast like Oats, Museli, cornflakes along with a glass of warm milk.
- Do some stretching, warm-ups and regular exercise to keep your muscles engaged to increase your metabolism.
- Take a bowl full of fresh-cut fruits in mid-morning.
- Replace your tea and coffee with Green tea.
- Drink water 30 mins before every meal.
- Have your meals on time which includes lentils, sprouts, rice or bread, buttermilk.
- Take your last meal 2 hours before going to bed.
- Do not intake the heavy amount of salt after sunset.
- Avoid sugar and high carbs in your diet, though you can enjoy your favourite cake on cheat days.
- Replace your packaged food with sprouts or salads for munching randomly.
- Last but not the least, Sleep for good 7 to 8 hours and isolate yourself from electronic devices and screens 1 hour before sleeping.
Monitoring your weight and body measurements on a regular basis is equally important to ensure if the things are working out. If you’re having any medical conditions, do consult your doctor before following these steps. Although, all the points mentioned above are from personal experience and research. But, not everything mentioned above works the same for everyone. Though you can give it a try and share your experience with us in comments.
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