Sticking to the conventional diet and exercise plan can be very difficult. However, there are several ways you can shave off your calories without putting too much effort.
One pound of fat -- is equal to 3,500 calories. By shaving 500 calories a day through dietary and exercise modifications, you can lose about a pound a week. If you only need to maintain your current weight, shaving 100 calories a day is enough to avoid the extra 1-2 pounds most adults gain each year.
Here are 10 proven ,simple and painless ways to reduce your weight.
1. Eat breakfast everyday
This might seem weird but, yes, it's true. Skipping breakfast has a lot of disadvantages. Many people follow the routine of skipping their breakfast in order to lose weight, but no, that is not the fact. Elizabeth Ward, an author says "Many people think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, but they usually end up eating more throughout the day". And I think it's absolutely true. I myself have gone through it most of the time.
2. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly
Eating slowly will make your brain think that you have eaten enough. So when you eat your food, make sure to chew it thoroughly and eat slowly. Chewing your food thoroughly makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with decreased food intake, increased fullness and smaller portion sizes. Fast eaters are more likely to be obese.
3. Drink water regularly
Drinking water will make you eat less food which results in losing weight. Especially when you drink before your meals. Replace your calorie loaded drinks such as soda and sparkling water with water. The study has proven that people who drink water 30 minutes before meals have a greater probability of losing weight.
4. Take stairs instead of elevator
I know everyone is in a hurry. But if you manage to go a little bit earlier and take the stairs instead of an elevator, then it would make a huge impact on your weight.
5. Sleep well and don't stress
Yes, you heard it right. Many of you might have heard that sleeping more causes gaining weight. But if you sleep tension free and without stress, then you will lose weight eventually.
6. Download apps that pay you for walking
Technology has improved a lot nowadays.There have been so many applications to help us progress in our life. So why not even earn while you progress. Download an application that pays you according to the number of steps. It will easily encourage you to walk more and earn more.
7. Say no to late night snacks.
Many of you will be working or studying late night. You will also need some snacks to munch on or a cup of coffee, to keep yourself awake. Avoid this, because this is where you gain most number of calories.
8. Use smaller plates for unhealthy food.
This is the best step for self control. This trend could contribute to weight gain, since using a smaller plate may help you eat less by making portions look larger.
9. Store junk food out of sight
Always store the junk food in a place where you cannot find it easily. Only then will you not be distracted by them. These are the root cause for calorie hike.
10. Use the other hand
If you are right-handed, use your left hand to eat. If you are left - handed, use your right hand to eat. A study says that people eat less when they use their non - dominant hand.
Winding up
There are enormous ways you can lose weight without doing much. Some of them are mentioned above.