10 Effortless Tips To Kickstart Your Weightloss Journey
Nov 14, 2018 by apost team
Weight loss is a journey that requires a lot out of those who partake in it. While dieting and exercise is necessary, you don't have to go overboard in order to see results.
Here are some tips to help stay in shape without having to put in too much effort!
1. Count Your Calories
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Food journals or phone apps can record everything you've eaten in a day, helping you to control the weight loss process by calculating how much you need to consume.
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2. Don't Run Yourself Ragged At The Gym
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You may think you can only lose weight with exhaustive daily training but in reality people who work out excessively actually burn a near-identical amount of calories as those who partake in moderate activity due to our bodies' adaptability.
This means that you don't have to wear yourself out to see results.
3. Don't Say No To Protein
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Protein-rich foods promote greater physical activity, improving your weight loss potential. In any case your body needs proteins -- as well as fats and carbs -- to function normally. While amounts will vary, cutting any food from your diet isn't helpful.
4. Don't View Workouts As A Punishment
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If exercise makes you miserable, then stop and engage in other types of physical activity (like dancing, hiking, shopping, swimming, and everything in between) for the same results. The important thing is that you stay active and have fun doing so.
5. Eat Probiotic-Rich Foods
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Research shows that obese people's intestinal fauna differs from thinner people's. While not every probiotic will help lose weight, certain probiotics like Lactobacillus Rhamnosus will result in positive outcomes, so remember to check the ingredients of probiotic-rich foods.
6. Eat With Smaller Plates
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Smaller plates create the illusion of eating larger helpings which help cut down on the calories consumed in your meals.
7. Have Regular Weigh-Ins
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Weighing yourself daily (or every other day) will help reinforce the results you've achieved and will prevent you from cheating on your diet or exercise.
8. Incorporate Beans, Lentils, and Peas Into Your Diet
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By adding beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas to your everyday diet you will not only lose excess weight, but you'll also maintain your usual weight.
9. Read Labels
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Food labels will tell you exactly what you're eating, and how caloric and healthy it is. This will help tremendously when gathering accurate data for your food journal to help boost weight loss.
10. Use Bright Plates and Tablecloths
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If your tableware and tablecloths use contrasting colors, you'll trick yourself into thinking your usual meal portions are bigger thanks to the Delboeuf Illusion. Not only will you feel like you're eating more, you'll feel fuller longer while consuming equal or small food servings.
Did you find this information useful? Then feel free to spread the word to everyone else looking to lose a few pounds, and don't forget to tell us what you think in the comments!
Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!