Fast weight loss can seem quite alluring. This is particularly true when fad diets and social media make it appear more feasible to lose 10 pounds in 10 days than it actually is.
The reality is that losing weight is difficult for many people for a variety of reasons, including life stage, body composition, physical activity, genetics, and hormones. Additionally, weight is just one of many elements that affect our general health; it is not the be all and end all.
Dietitians do not advocate extreme weight loss, but there are techniques to jump-start weight loss in a healthy and sustainable way.
Increase your veggies intake
Focus on including a variety of nutritional foods into your diet to support overall health and weight management rather than limiting particular foods and food groups.
Such produce naturally contains little fat and calories, but is nevertheless nutrient-dense and nourishing. By substituting fruits and vegetables for foods with a higher caloric content, you can make yummy dishes that are lower in calories.
Tip: Consider using 50/50 or cauliflower rice in place of starchy white rice.
Eat a better breakfast
If you are currently skipping breakfast and still finding it difficult to prioritise leading a healthy lifestyle, a balanced meal that is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats will alter your day. By making you feel “hangry” in the afternoon, skipping breakfast may affect your hunger hormones throughout the day, making it more difficult for you to resist overeating or seeking foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates. Breakfasts that will fill you up, keep you full, and ward off cravings later in the day are the greatest, heartiest breakfast options.
For your morning meal, aim for 350 to 500 calories and include a source of lean protein, satisfying fat (like eggs, unsweetened Greek yoghurt, nuts or nut butters), and fiber (like vegetables, fruit, or 100% whole grains). You’ll lose weight if you start your day with a blood sugar-stabilising combination of nutrients.
Skip sugary beverages
A bowl of stir-fried vegetables and protein is much more satiating than a juice or caramel coffee drink. Avoiding sugary drinks is frequently the simplest way to lose weight more quickly, and as an added bonus, it’s beneficial for things like heart health and diabetes prevention. Keep an eye on how much juice, soda, sweetened coffee, tea, and alcohol you consume.
Start moving
Any kind of exercise can be a very effective weight-loss technique. Walking is a fantastic, affordable alternative that doesn’t need any additional gym equipment. According to a, those who walk 8,200 steps per day are less likely to gain weight, experience major depressive disorder, or develop other chronic health disorders. Strength training also increases the amount of lean muscle tissue, which burns more calories throughout the day, seven days a week, whether exercising or just relaxing. You will lose weight more quickly the more lean muscle you retain.
Be aware of what you’re eating
In order to identify unneeded nibbling times throughout the day that can be adding extra calories, mindful eating also entails paying close attention to what you’re eating and when. More importantly, attempt to stay away from eating meals that you didn’t choose. The focus of control can be shifted from outside authorities and cues to your body’s own inner wisdom with the aid of mindful eating. Making smarter decisions in the short and long term also involves recognizing where your extra calories truly come from.
Spice things up
In fact, eating spicy food can aid in calorie reduction. This is due to the fact that the component capsaicin, which is present in both jalapeno and cayenne peppers, may (slightly) raise your body’s production of stress hormones like adrenaline, which can hasten the rate at which you burn calories.
Early bedtime
Numerous studies have shown that having less sleep than is ideal, or roughly seven hours per night, can cause your metabolism to slow down. Chronic sleep deprivation may even change the hormones that regulate hunger, and some studies link choosing unhealthy foods and insufficient sleep.
Keeping a food journal
Studies repeatedly show that people who document every meal, especially those they eat, are more likely to lose weight and keep it off in the long run.
Resist the urge in meal skipping
Long periods of fasting undermine our efforts to eat healthily by slowing down metabolism and preparing us for binge eating later in the day. Don’t go more than three to four hours without eating, and make it a goal to consume three meals and two snacks each day.
Increase your intake in mineral-rich food
Sodium, which causes bloating, can be balanced out by potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Leafy greens, the majority of “orange” foods (oranges, sweet potatoes, carrots, and melon), bananas, tomatoes, and cruciferous vegetables, particularly cauliflower, are foods high in potassium. Nuts, seeds, and low-fat dairy products can all help you fight bloating. In addition, they’ve been connected to a slew of other health advantages, including lowering blood pressure, managing blood sugar, and lowering the risk of chronic disease in general.
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