Weight loss generally occurs when the body expends more calories than it takes in. That means, you have to burn off or eat fewer calories that you consume through meals and snacks.
Working out on a regular basis is helpful for weight loss, but may not be practical for some people due to health conditions, time restraints, or lack of interest. However, research shows that when it comes to weight loss, diet plays a much more important role compared to exercise.
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1.Increase your baseline physical activity.
Baseline activity is activity that you already do everyday
• Try parking father away, take the stairs instead of the elevator, standing during commercial breaks, or delivering messages to co-workers in person instead of email.
2.Get adequate rest.
Sleeping 7-9 hours each night is recommended for general health and wellness. However, adequate sleep is also important for weight loss. Studies show that people who sleep less than six or seven hours nightly or have poor sleep weigh more than those who get adequate rest.
3.Snack healthy.
Including one to two low-calorie snacks is appropriate when you’re trying to lose weight. Many times, a snack will help support your weight loss.
• Healthy snacks include: 1/4 cup of nuts, one individual greek yogurt, a hard boiled egg or celery and peanut butter.
4.Eat a balanced diet.
• Fruits and veggies. These foods are dense, filling, low-calorie and low-fat. Not only are fruits and veggies great for your waistline they have copious amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that you need for long-term health. Aim to make 1/2 of your meals fruits and vegetables.
Lean protein. Foods like poultry, eggs, legumes, and tofu are great sources of lean protein. Protein will help keep you satisfied longer and may curb hunger cravings. Aim to include 3-4 oz of protein at each meal — this is about the size of a deck of cards.
100% whole grains. Foods that are whole grains are high in fiber and some vitamins and minerals. Quinoa, oats, brown rice, millet, and 100% whole wheat pasta and bread are examples of whole grains to include in your diet. Limit your grains to about 1/2 cup or 1 oz per meal.
5.Choose healthier cooking techniques. Don’t sabotage the best of intentions with poor preparation methods. Cooking methods that use a lot of oil, butter, or other high-fat sauces or seasonings may cause your weight loss to plateau or slow.
• Try cooking methods that use little to no added fat. Try: steaming, grilling, braising, roasting and boiling.
6.Drink adequate amounts of fluids. Staying well-hydrated is also essential to weight-loss. Many times, thirst can feel similar to hunger and trigger you to eat. Drinking enough fluids can help prevent this mistake and promote weight-loss.