Summer is just around the corner, so you need to urgently start the process of losing weight if you still haven’t done so. Change your lifestyle using simple and effective ways to lose weight.
There are many fad diets and fat loss methods that promise immediate results, but changing your diet, lifestyle and exercise routine is the most effective method of losing weight. While diet and exercise are the cornerstones of weight loss, there are several unique ways to help you jumpstart your weight loss journey. Only My Health writes about what helps you lose excess weight.
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Exercise to lose weight
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High-intensity training (HIIT) involves alternating short periods of intense exercise with short periods of rest or low-intensity activity. These physical activities help speed up your metabolism, increase calorie burning, and promote fat loss more effectively than cardio.
Take a cold shower
Exposure to cold temperatures, such as taking cold showers, cold baths, or cryotherapy sessions, can activate brown fat, which burns calories to produce heat and can promote weight loss.
Work while standing
Using a standing desk instead of sitting for long periods of time will also help increase your calorie burn and promote fat burning. Standing burns more calories than sitting and can improve your posture and overall health.
Drink green tea
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Green tea contains catechins, antioxidants that enhance fat burning and promote weight loss. Regular consumption of green tea, especially before exercise, can increase fat oxidation and boost metabolism.
Eat resistant starch
Resistant starches are a type of carbohydrate that is not digested in the small intestine and feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Green bananas, cooked and cooled potatoes, and legumes are rich in resistant starch and can speed up fat burning and improve metabolism.
Optimize your sleep
Adequate, quality sleep is critical for fat loss and overall health. Poor sleep can disrupt the production of hunger hormones, increase cravings for unhealthy foods and impair metabolism. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to achieve your weight loss goals.
Eat mindfully
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To start eating mindfully, you need to pay attention to your hunger and fullness cues, slow down while eating, and savor every bite. This approach can help prevent overeating, improve digestion, and promote fat loss through mindful food consumption.
Add some spice to your dishes
Some spices and herbs, such as cayenne pepper, ginger and turmeric, contain compounds that speed up metabolism, burn fat and reduce appetite. Adding these ingredients to your meals or drinks can also help burn fat.
Try intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting involves alternating periods of eating and fasting and helps burn fat, improve metabolic health, and maintain muscle mass. Popular fasting protocols include the 16/8 method, in which you fast for 16 hours and eat within an 8-hour window. And also the 5:2 method, where you eat normally for five days and restrict calories for two days in a row.
Laugh more
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Laughter not only improves your mood and reduces stress, but also burns calories. Watching a funny movie, having fun with friends, or doing activities that make you laugh can increase your energy expenditure and help you lose weight.
It’s important to remember that individual responses to these methods may vary, so it’s important to find the one that works best for you and consult with your doctor before making significant changes to your diet or exercise routine.
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This material is for informational purposes only and does not contain advice that may affect your health. If you have problems, contact a specialist.
