let’s see How to lose weight and how to be healthy in the current world scenario.
Is good health important??
Health is the most important part of our life, your health is at the centre of our life, every part of our life relies on you having good health.
A healthy lifestyle will help you to thrive throughout your life. Making healthy promises isn’t always easy, however, it can be hard and you have to find the time for regular exercises and preparing healthy well-balanced meals.
Health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being of an individual not merely in the absence of disease or infirmity.
How to lose weight fast?
There are ways to lose weight safely. A steady weight loose of 1-2 pounds per week is recommended for the most effective long term weight management.
Here are some ways to reduce weight that aims healthy eating, consuming low carb, whole food and lower-calorie diets.
Know your BMI and ideal body weight to help set your goals and track your progress.
BMI 18.5-24.9 Is considered Normal.
BMI 25.0-29.9 Is considered as Overweight.
Check your BMI here
Weight loss tips:
Here are some ways to reduce weight faster.
- High protein breakfast. Consuming a high protein breakfast helps to reduce cravings and calorie intake throughout the day.
- Avoid sugary drinks and juices. Empty calories from sugar not useful for the body and can hinder weight loss again.
- Drink more water. Drinking water before meals reduce calorie intake and may give fullness in the stomach.
- Consume soluble fibre. Soluble fibres help to reduce weight.
- Eat slowly. Eating slowly makes you feel full and boosts weight-reducing hormones. Eating quickly can lead to weight gain.
- Good quality sleep. Lack of sleep plays an important role in weight gain.
- Avoid processed foods. Processed foods are rich in added sugars, added fats and calories.
- Drink green tea. Green tea is a natural beverage that is rich in antioxidants. Drinking green tea have more benefits such as increased fat burning and weight loss.
- Intermittent fasting. It is a cycle between periods of fasting and eating. There are different ways to do intermittent fastings, such as the 5:2 diet and 16:8 method and eat-stop-eat method.
- Consume more fruits and vegetables in your diet.
- Use smaller plates. Smaller plates help you to eat less.
- Consume a low-carb diet. Studies show that consuming low carb diets are very effective for weight loss management.
- Use coconut oil. Coconut oil helps in reducing belly fat.
- Add eggs to your diet. Eggs are rich in proteins and reduce appetite and may give the feeling of fullness.
- Probiotics. Probiotics help to regulate healthy gut bacteria. It may block the absorption of dietary fat.
- Do some types of cardio. Doing cardio (jogging, cycling, running) is a great way of burning calories and helps to improve both physical and mental health.
- Focus on changing your lifestyle. Instead of focusing only on losing weight, make a primary goal to nourish your body and mind. Eat to become a healthier, fitter person.
- Manage your stress. Some methods of managing stress include yoga, meditation, breathing and relaxation exercises.
Author: Treesa Sijo
Registered DHA Nurse
UAE