Over the years, more and more people have become aware of their appearance and majority of them want to shed all that extra weight and look fit. There are so many health industries that give false information regarding weight loss and people end up dissatisfied with their results.
Here are 7 tips that are scientifically proven to help with weight loss:
1) Eat less refined carbs:
Refined carbs like white flour and sugars are very low in nutrients and they are linked with causing cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Instead you can consume carbs that are rich in fiber like whole grains.
2) Drink plenty of water
This may seem very overrated but water actually helps you lose weight.
Drinking sufficient water increases your metabolism and you tend to burn more calories. It also helps to control your appetite as most of the time thirst is mistaken for hunger.
3)Eat fiber rich foods
Fiber is the indigestible part of plants that aids in maintaining your digestive system. It provides a sense of satiety and gives you a feeling of fullness for a longer time. It keeps you from snacking constantly due to hunger and helps you cut down your calorie intake.
4) Go for HIIT exercises
HIIT (High intensity interval training) exercises are workouts that alternate between bursts of high intensity and periods of moderate intensity or complete rest. This type of exercise keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in lesser time.
5) Do not ‘crash diet’
Although crash diets help to lose weight in a short period of time, they are associated with a lot of health risks. Crash diets or fad diets tend to omit an entire nutrient group (like carbs) from the diet. These diets deprive your body of the essential nutrients and weaken your body resulting in poor immune system, dizziness and in most cases eating disorders. Instead of opting for these risky short-term diets you should focus on eating healthier for a longer term.
6) Exercise portion control
If you want to lose weight, it is essential to keep a track on how many calories you consume. It is a good idea to maintain a food journal and note down everything you eat. You can use smaller plates to cut down your portions.
7) Get sufficient sleep
Lack of sleep is directly associated with weight gain. The more sleep deprived you are, the higher your levels of stress hormone cortisol, which increases your appetite. Studies also proved that lack of sleep also causes obesity in a lot of individuals. Sufficient sleep can also improve your BMR and give better weight loss results.
