1) Go for a Walk
Walking is one of the best forms of exercise you can do and when the weather is nice, it’s an easy way to keep fit.
Try some of these other tips for getting more walking in:
- Park your car as far from the entrance as possible.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Use the push mower instead of the power one.
- Take the dog for a walk.
- Walk to a colleague’s desk instead of using the intercom.
2) Stop Eating out as Much
Fast food is very convenient, but it can also be high in fat and calories. By cooking your own meals and eating at home more often, you will not only have more control over what goes into your food, but over time you will save money too.
3) Eat Breakfast
4) Eat Smaller Portions
This seems like a no-barrier, but we often don’t think about portion size.At restaurants, try cutting your meal in half and taking rest home to have as another meal.At home, use a smaller plate than you normally would. You won’t feel like you’re having less because the plate will still look full.
5) Do Yoga Daily
Most people think of yoga as a way to increase flexibility and de-stress, but did you know it can help with weight loss.
Doing yoga on a regular basis can help build muscle, which in turns boosts metabolism.
6) Spend More Time Outdoors
With TV, the internet and video games being so popular, we are spending less and less time doing outdoor activities.
In Norway, it’s tradition for the entire family to spend Sundays outdoors doing such activities as cross country skiing in the Winter and hiking in the Summer.
7) Build Muscle
It is recommended that you build and maintain muscle mass 3 times a week. Push-ups, lunges and squats are muscle building exercises that you can do practically anywhere and without any equipment.
When you have more muscles, your metabolism will increase and will help burn more calories.
8) Weigh Yourself Daily
Many people sat to ignore the scale and not weigh yourself, but if you don’t, how will you know if you’re making your progress.
If you weigh yourself daily and notice your weight going up a few days in a row, you know that you need to increase your exercise or cut back on your food.
9) Stop Drinking Soda
Drinking just one can of soda a day can contribute more that I pound of weight gain per month. One can of cola can have as much as 8 teaspoons of sugar. Water is the best beverage you can have, for your health and waist line.
10) Eat Fresh Fruits
Fruit is mostly water and has no fat, so it fills you up. Don’t worry about the carb count, as fruit has the good kind and contain lots of healthy fiber as well.
11) Eat More Fiber
Fiber is often recommended for the purpose of weight loss. Although the evidence is mixed, some studies show that fiber (especially viscous fiber) can increase satiety and help you control your weight over the long term
12) Get Good Sleep
Studies show that poor sleep is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity, being linked to an 89{63d73f60a9afb66101ac41431dc0e2195d7090dd8ae6cb273eabd0455ecf681b} increased risk of obesity in children, and 55{63d73f60a9afb66101ac41431dc0e2195d7090dd8ae6cb273eabd0455ecf681b} in adults.
13) Drink Coffee (Preferably Black)
Studies show that the caffeine in coffee can boost metabolism by 3-11{63d73f60a9afb66101ac41431dc0e2195d7090dd8ae6cb273eabd0455ecf681b}, and increase fat burning by up to 10-29{63d73f60a9afb66101ac41431dc0e2195d7090dd8ae6cb273eabd0455ecf681b}.
Just make sure NOT to add a bunch of sugar or other high-calorie ingredients to it. That will completely negate any benefit you get from the coffee.
14) Drink Green Tea
Green tea contains small amounts of caffeine, but it is also loaded with powerful antioxidants called catechins, which are also believed to work synergistically with the caffeine to enhance fat burning
15) Drink Water, Especially Before Meals
Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24-30{63d73f60a9afb66101ac41431dc0e2195d7090dd8ae6cb273eabd0455ecf681b} over a period of 1-1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few more calories.
One study showed that drinking a half liter (17 oz) of water about a half an hour before meals helped dieters eat fewer calories and lose 44{63d73f60a9afb66101ac41431dc0e2195d7090dd8ae6cb273eabd0455ecf681b} more weight
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