Losing weight doesn’t need to be difficult. It doesn’t need to mean a big diet, or a drastic exercise plan, it can just be a few small changes to your daily routine and diet, with workouts when you can. Follow these tips, and you’ll feel like you are losing weight and becoming fitter without even trying.
Walk
Walking, instead of driving, is a great way to add physical activity to your normal day. Even short distances will help. If you can’t walk the whole distance, park further away, or get off the bus a few stops earlier. While you’re walking, don’t take the easy option. Walk up the stairs instead of getting in the elevator, walk up the hill instead of going around it.
Swap Your Snacks
Fruit makes a brilliant snack. Its natural sugars will give you a nice energy burst and its vitamins are great for your skin, hair and nails. If you find it a bit boring, make yourself a fruit salad with natural yogurt. Or try some exotic fruits you’ve never tried before.
Cut Sugar
Don’t add sugar to hot drinks. Cut it down slowly, half a teaspoon every week, and you’ll barely even notice the difference. Don’t add any sugar to foods like breakfast cereal either, and buy sugar free products where you can.
Move
Being still is the leading cause of weight gain. Many people have jobs that keep them stationary, and many others opt to study online. Although an online health communication degree is convenient, it does mean you’re sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time. If you are studying that online communications masters degree, or any other online course, make sure you take breaks. Get up and go for a walk and stretch your muscles. It will also be good for your focus and your eyes.
Drink Water
Try to drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day. Carry a bottle with you at all times, and have a glass with meals. Water makes you feel fuller, so you’re much less likely to have unhealthy snacks or larger meals. It also stops you from drinking fizzy, high sugar drinks.
Smaller Portions
Most of us eat much larger portions than we really need to. Look at the recommended portion sizes on packages, and start weighing your food out. The main parts of your meals should be vegetables, protein and complex carbohydrates. So, swap things like pasta, rice and bread for whole-wheat versions, which are much better for you.
Buy Low Fat
Try low fat options when you shop. In some cases, you’ll be able to tell the difference, or it won’t work with your recipe. In others, you’d never know. Buy full fat options when it’s absolutely necessary, don’t when it’s not.
If you have got time, even one 30-minute workout a week will be great, just make sure you push yourself and make that 30 minutes count. If you’re new to exercise, or struggle with injuries, either a fast walk, or swimming would be a great place to start.
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