Do you want to lose weight fast? Then make small yet specific goals that are easy to achieve. This is the best way to get back into those old skinny jeans once again. Motivate yourself and follow these 10 simple rules from the experts. You’ll start seeing the difference within a week. Let’s take a look.
Never skip your breakfast
Having a healthy breakfast helps you to lose weight. It prevents you from overeating and helps the process of losing weight. On the other hand, skipping breakfast slows down your metabolism, and when you have your lunch, your body starts gaining fat. So, have oatmeal, a fruit smoothies, or scrambled eggs in your breakfast.
Never drink fizzy drinks
Sometimes we think that fizzy drinks can help our digestion. But it contains a high level of sugar which is one of the biggest reasons for gaining weight. So, avoid taking in those delicious drinks if you really want to lose your weight fast.
PS – Instead, start drinking bubbly water.
Stop eating dessert after your meal
If you have a sweet tooth, then this one will be tough for you. It’s time to test your patience and resistance. This is probably the fastest way to see results when it comes to losing weight (no joke).
Eat fruits and vegetables
You must eat at least 5 fruits and 5 different vegetables daily. You can simply take 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables every day. Choose vegetables like cabbage, beets, broccoli, etc. If you have a craving for dessert, you can eat fruit instead. This is the best way to avoid sweets.
Chew food slowly
Slow eating helps you to understand if you are full or not. Your stomach takes 20 minutes after eating to send signals to your brain that you’re full. Along with that, you should switch off your phone, and TV set while eating (which will help you from over eating). Give yourself just 15 minutes time. After 15 minutes take a second and think if you need to eat more or not.
Drink 8 glasses of water
Do you know the proper meaning of a healthy diet? According to the dietician’s healthy diet, this includes an adequate consumption of water. Even the temperature of the water helps you to lose weight. Warm water removes toxins from your body, and helps you to start looking younger. So, drink warm water frequently throughout the day. Even when you feel the thirst of a cola, drink a glass of water.
Eat more fiber and protein
If you start taking in more fiber and protein, you will soon realize that you are losing weight. Nuts, whole grains, lean meats, veggies, and fruits are full of fiber and protein. Add them in your lunch and dinner.
Concentrate on your workout regime
Many of us avoid exercise, but nothing could be better for seeing results quickly. A good workout helps you to burn those extra calories in the shortest period of time. You can start with just 10 minutes and gradually increase the timing. So, without wasting time start exercising today.
Ditch snacks
Fried snacks are seriously delicious. Aren’t they? But they are full of salt and ready to increase your weight fast. Instead of eating these unhealthy snacks like chips, try subbing them out for ones that are healthy (and make sure to eat them in moderation!).
Sleep like a baby
Regular 8 hours of sleep helps you to lose weight. Yes, you heard it right. There is a reason it’s called beauty sleep. If you don’t sleep properly, you’ll be facing a hormonal cocktail. It’ll increase your hunger too. If you have to lead a hectic life or if you have any sleeping problem, exercise can help you to sleep properly.
Always keep in mind that a healthy diet is crucial to losing weight. It’s not like fashion which you can change anytime. You have to maintain it on a regular basis to get a fast result. And even after achieving the results you want, if you lose control; you have to face gaining weight again. So, patience and willpower are essential to losing weight quickly.
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.
Good info! I need to lose 20 pounds 🙁 I have back problems and facing surgery soon, so workouts are not possible right now. And I just love carbs too much. 🙁
I’m sorry to hear that Janet! I hope you’re doing well!