Extra weight is a big problem and everyone should watch it but also avoid risky diets. Here are some weight loss guides for safe weight loss. The next time you’re feeling unmotivated to go to your spin class, try putting on one of your favorite pairs of workout leggings. According to one 2012 study published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, the clothing we wear is significantly tied to what we do in those clothes, so a great workout outfit may actually help motivate you to hit the gym.
If you want to lose weight fast, then one of the easiest things you can do is make a meal schedule for yourself and stick with it. “When people stick to a meal pattern, they rarely overeat,” explains Julie Upton, MS, RD, co-founder of Appetite for Health. “Stick to eating three meals a day and two snacks. Don’t graze all day and don’t skip meals.”
“Make it easier for yourself to make better choices,” says personal trainer Jess Wolny. “The phrase ‘acquired taste’ is basically redundant for food – all your tastes are acquired, so acquire healthier tastes and you’ll want to eat healthier. Make the change to black coffee instead of cappuccinos or dark chocolate rather than a slab of Dairy Milk, and after a few weeks you’ll never want to go back. One good tip is to try to remember you’re a grown-up and you eat like one. When reaching for a snack, think: would a child want this? Don’t rely on willpower – this stuff isn’t supposed to be hard.”
“The number one priority in any fat loss challenge is compliance,” says David Godfrey, performance director at One Performance UK. “If you can’t sustain the programme in the long term you’ll never achieve your goal – or you’ll simply rebound as soon as you do. Calculate your calorie target for the week and allow 10% of that to come from your favourite foods. Most people feel like they’re cheating when they eat their favourite foods, so incorporating them into your nutrition plan helps keep you on track without guilt or painful sacrifice. The psychological impact of this is huge.”
April Storie told INSIDER that, as an Army veteran, physical fitness has always been a part of her life. But in December 2016, her dad died, and her grief was unexpected, immense, and exhaustive, and it led to poor food choices and lack of physical activity. In November 2017, she said, she discovered an app called Aaptiv and purchased a one-year subscription. “As I began to move more, I started making healthier eating options,” she said. “I eliminated all inflammatory-causing foods and stopped all supplements and pain medications with the goal of allowing my body’s systems to heal and restore themselves.” Storie used the meditation section of the Aaptiv app morning, noon, and night to help eliminate stress and the yoga and walking programs for gentle yet effective movement while her body healed. After 10 months, Storie is down 26 pounds and has her sights set on returning to running 5K races.
Sipping some water throughout the day is one of the easiest ways to shave off some excess weight. A review of research published in 2016 in Frontiers in Nutrition confirmed that increased water intake is positively associated with weight loss—so before you grab a snack, make sure you’re not mistaking that thirst cue for a hunger pang.
“Whether you’re trying to lose weight or manage your cholesterol, the 2019 Best Diets rankings provide each person a chance to evaluate what eating plan will work best for them and their particular needs,” said Angela Haupt, Assistant Managing Editor of Health at U.S. News. “By profiling and providing in-depth data on more than 40 diets, as well as sample meals, consumers can rely on U.S. News for the tools they need to feel empowered to make well-informed lifestyle and wellness changes.” As we say, there’s no one diet to suit every single person. What will work for someone might not suit your particular goals or lifestyle. Read more info on Weight loss advices.
