Are you trying to lose weight?
It needs proper planning and lot of determination.
There are many ways to lose weight, but losing weight naturally without any medication is safe and lasts long.
You do not have to always feel hungry to lose weight; you just have to plan properly and execute your plan properly.
Some weight loss plans are very difficult and complicated.
Follow these simple but powerful weight loss ideas to reach your weight loss goals, as long as you really follow all the steps with all your mind and soul.
- Lemon water:
Every morning, have a glass of Luke warm water with some lemon and honey in it.
Lemon is excellent for weight loss.
Lemon burns the fat into energy and stops weight gain.
Make sure you continue drinking lemon water even after losing weight as it maintains the new weight and also improves the metabolism of your body and gives you Vitamin C.
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- Apple Cider Vinegar:
ACV (Apple cider vinegar) has acetic acid, it stops body fat from building up and helps in weight loss.
It also helps your body to take the nutrients from the food we take and helps in digestive problems to be solved.
Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of raw, unfiltered ACV in a glass of water and drink it once a day, morning or evening any time you prefer.
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- Green tea:
Replace your cup of tea or coffee with organic green tea.
Green tea has antioxidants which help break down food which helps in losing weight.
In fact, the tea or coffee contains sugar which increases your weight.
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- Exercise:
If you want to lose weight naturally, there is no way to escape from regular exercise and activity.
Include mild and hard exercise to lose weight and control your weight.
Exercise keeps your mind stress free, fresh, increases your energy and also enhances your sleep quality.
It is good to keep a particular time in a day for your exercise routine, so that you do not skip it with some excuses.
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- Healthy diet:
Healthy diet and a low caloric food are very important for a weight loss plan.
Include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains in your diet.
Stay away from fried and fatty food.
Replace white bread with brown bread or multi-grain bread.
Eat more proteins and fibers but less carbohydrate, protein food helps you feel full for longer. Have fresh fruit juices instead of packed fruit juices.
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- Break your meal:
Have smaller meals, more often.
Do not skip meals, especially breakfast.
Have your last meal of the day at least 2 hours before bed time and don’t snack late nights. Make sure you are careful while eating, control your portion of meal by using smaller plates and bowls.
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- Lots and lots of water:
Drink a lot of water throughout the day to help your body wash out toxins.
It is good to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
It also helps burn body fat faster.
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- Practice mindful eating:
mindful eating is nothing but a technique that helps you gain control over your eating habits. Mindful eating involves following steps:
- Eating slowly, without and distractions like TV.
- Distinguishing between actual hunger and non-hunger cravings.
- Engaging your senses with the color, smell, texture and taste of the food while eating.
- Eating to maintain overall health and wellbeing.
- Appreciating and enjoying the food you eat.
- To know the right and good food for you.
- To analyze why we are eating the food, is it good, is it necessary or a craving.
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- Stop intake of white rice: Â
White rice contains high carbohydrates which increases your weight.
Replace white rice with brown rice or millets.
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- Proper Sleep:
Quality sleep and relaxation are very important for weight loss.
Not getting enough sleep affects your hunger, negatively changes the way your body breaks down food.
Lack of sleep makes you snack later at night.
If you would have observed, when you stay awake late at nights may be because of some work, even if you have had your dinner you will be hungry and will start snacking late night.
Lack of sleep can also make you too tiered for regular exercise.Â
6 to 8 hours of good night sleep is a must.
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80% of weight loss can be obtained by eating less. Only 20% of weight loss can be obtained by doing exercises. Eat less. Lose weight.
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