With so many random fad diets and fitness programmes out there, wouldn’t it be nice if someone just listed the wellness steps you can take to lose weight – ones that actually work? Junk the jargon, miss out the marketing, and just follow these tips that can improve your overall wellbeing, and help you to lose weight.
Firstly, begin your weight loss journey with a destination in mind. How much weight will you lose? Use your BMI target to calculate how much weight you actually need to lose, and ask a medical health professional to help you set a healthy target. Once you have your goal in place, take a look at your time. Time management is often overlooked in weight loss, but it’s a huge determining factor in your success. In order to sustain your weight loss efforts, plan which part of your day will be dedicated to exercise, when in the week you will stock up on groceries, and when you will do the cooking.
Speaking of groceries and cooking, make sure your kitchen is well-stocked with fruits, vegetables, healthy meats, grains, cereals, spices, and flavourers. Then, ensure that you cook using healthy cooking methods and ingredients. Healthy home-cooked meals are a big reason behind anyone’s successful weight loss, so use less oil and salt and more fresh produce, and you’ll start seeing results in no time.
When it comes to your exercise programme, you need to have 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This should involve both cardio exercise and weight training, as any workout that stresses on muscle tone and increased heart rate will always help you lose weight and keep it off. A good way to get moving is by having active hobbies, such as playing a sport, dancing or even cleaning the house, as you’ll be working out without even realising!
Remember, stress is always detrimental to healthy weight loss in the long run, so find ways to combat stress such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises, or even simple hobbies like reading. Finally, make sure you drink plenty of water as your body relies heavily on water for all important bodily functions. Drinking at least eight glasses of water daily can help to re-hydrate you after exercising and curb your appetite so that you eat less, and so you will consequently lose more weight.
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