While most people cringe at the thought of getting in shape by losing weight and being healthy, it is an area of life that should come as naturally as possible. After all, it is a lifestyle, and not a chore.
While it can be a daunting task, the secret lies in making small lifestyle changes that gradually does wonders for your overall well-being.
Below are nine simple ways you can lose weight without seriously trying.
Drink more water
The human body needs water to flush out nasty toxins that contribute to holding waste and clogging pores. Water also helps boost metabolism and ultimately decreases one’s consumption of food if it is drunk in the proper amount.
It is suggested that drinking two 470ml glasses of water before each meal will prevent you from overeating. Search the net for water consumption charts that will help you determine how much water you should be drinking a day.
Dance like nobody’s watching
Dancing is the best way to have a full cardio workout and have fun at the same time. In the morning and at night, play your favorite high-tempo playlist and dance those pounds away.
What’s more, you’ll have so much fun that you won’t even realise how many calories you’re burning. If you’re lacking in dance moves, simply put on a YouTube video dance tutorial and get moving.
Get more sleep
Lose weight while catching sleep? That’s right. Sleeping more can help you lose weight. A tired brain leads to more terrible decisions such as skipping workouts, indulging in sugary caffeinated drinks, and craving for high-carb and sugary snacks.
Not to mention, your body performs most of its recovery and detoxification when you are asleep. Also, you are less likely to have increased hunger hormones with more sleep.
Have dessert
Giving yourself the freedom to eat desserts will make you feel less-restricted in terms of dieting, which helps to overcome cravings too.
If you do decide to indulge, always pick healthier, low-carb choices that are just as amazing.
Park far away
Most people have a habit of parking very close to their intended place of interest. However, parking further away is a perfect way to get in some cardio without even thinking about it.
While it may seem like a little hike at first, before you know it, the walk will seem like second nature.
Eat more
Eating more (five to six times a day) will actually help you lose weight, but only if you are eating the right things. These include clean healthy foods and not junk.
Your body needs food to fuel your metabolism, which will help you burn fat. As such, never skip a meal because it can actually do more harm than good.
Snack healthily
Always keep healthy snacks nearby to prevent you from eating junk or overeating when you have a meal. Stock up on quick things to eat on the go like nuts and fruit. You will be surprised at how much of a difference this will make.
Low carbs
Eating a lot of high-carb foods contributes to weight gain as when they are not burned right away, carbohydrates naturally turn into sugar, which then turns into fat.
Try eating meals with a lot of protein and vegetables, as your body will start burning your fat for energy.
Plan more active dates
Start looking online for places in your area that offer some fun physical activities to try with your friends such as rock climbing, hiking or even bike riding.
These types of activities will help you exercise without even thinking about it. The idea is to do more fun activities that keep your heart rate pumping so that you can burn calories in no time.
This article first appeared in The New Savvy.
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