Before the holidays, birthday, Happy New Year, women begin to lose weight actively. You always want to lose weight quickly, so many resort to harmful mono-diets and starvation. All this ends with exhaustion, disruption and a sharp increase in weight after returning to a normal diet. Fortunately, there are ways to lose weight safely and without discomfort. It is enough to have some simple habits. It is not possible to throw off excess kilos sharply, but a stable result is guaranteed.
Habit number 1: always eat breakfast
Breakfast activates metabolism, makes the stomach "wake up" and start working. In the absence of breakfast, the metabolism remains slow. The body begins to save energy, because it does not know when it will receive nutrition.
As a result, by noon, a person becomes lethargic and very hungry. For a quick bite, high-calorie sandwiches, chocolate, and rolls are selected. They clearly do not contribute to weight loss.
It is also important to consider that morning food is completely absorbed and converted into energy. Therefore, starting the day with a cup of coffee and crackers is wrong. A plate of porridge, cottage cheese with slices of fruit, scrambled eggs, tea with honey - this is the perfect breakfast that will saturate the body with calories, vitamins and useful substances.
Habit No. 2: Stand on your feet more
Scientists have calculated: if a person just stands on his feet for 25 minutes, his body during this time burns 225 kJ. Therefore, the process of losing weight can be stimulated even without exercise. Do not rush to take a seat on the bus, if you are not far to go, get up after every half hour of work at the computer to stretch.
Habit No. 3: Drink plenty of water
Water activates metabolism, removes toxins from the body. Therefore, you need to drink as much as possible. At first, 1.5 liters per day may seem too large. Start small and drink in small sips. Soon, the body will get used to the new regime, and you will notice that you have become more energetic.
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Habit No. 4: Eat Less Fast Carbs
Sugar is the main enemy of a good figure. However, there is no need to forget about him forever. Put one teaspoon of sugar in tea and coffee instead of the usual two, and already this simple measure will allow you to lose up to 2 kg per year.
Nutritionists also advise reducing the consumption of carbonated drinks and white bread. This is “food waste” that gives a quick feeling of fullness, but also quickly converts into fatty deposits.
Habit number 5: Choose foods to speed up your metabolism
There are a number of foods that stimulate metabolism. If metabolism is fast, all food is converted to energy, and not stored in the form of fats. A useful list includes chili peppers, ginger, cinnamon, citruses, apples and cabbage. Having diluted your diet with these products, you will begin to lose weight.
Habit # 6: Drive More
Hiking benefits the body and helps you fight excess weight. Perhaps not everyone will have time for them, but everyone will be able to:
- abandon the elevator in favor of climbing the stairs;
- get off the bus for a couple of stops to the house in order to reach the remaining distance on foot;
- play active games with children while walking.
Walking is a simple and affordable alternative to cardio. This is one of the effective methods of losing weight.
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Habit number 7: Eat often, but in small portions
Fractional nutrition is a good choice for those who want to be slim. It involves 3 main meals per day and 2 snacks, suitable for nuts, bread, dried fruits and fresh fruits. Servings should be such that a slight hunger remains, because a feeling of fullness comes in 20 minutes.
When eating according to this scheme, the body will maintain the energy reserves necessary for it to function properly. However, he will not receive the extra calories that inevitably settle on the sides and waist.
Habit number 8: Eat 2-3 hours before bedtime
Any nutritionist will say that a person should not endure hunger, as sooner or later it will lead to a breakdown. If you want to eat in the evening - eat. Studies have long confirmed that it is permissible to eat even at 21.00. The main thing is to have dinner a couple of hours before going to bed, choosing light protein foods, vegetables, kefir.
Habit No. 9: Get enough sleep
A healthy sleep is necessary for the body to restore strength and stimulate the production of the hormone ghrelin, which controls hunger. If you sleep less than 8 hours a day, even increased workouts in the gym and diets will not work. Fats will continue to be stored in problem areas.
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