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8 Lifestyle Changes To Lose Weight

Losing weight is not simple. It takes both time and effort. So, it is not wise to believe if anyone convinces you that there are short-cuts to your goals.

In fact, health experts suggest that it isn't healthy to target weight loss of more than a pound per month. Sudden weight loss may cause health issues.

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Also, you may gain all the weight back if you lose weight through short-cut methods like crash diets. Losing weight takes both physical activity and dietary changes. You can't cut your calorie consumption all at once and you can't burn your calories in short span. It takes time and therefore small changes are recommended instead of aggressively making drastic changes to your lifestyle.

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Well, there are certain simple changes that help lose weight in the long run. It is better to cultivate simple habits that will make the process effortless for you. In this post, let us discuss about small changes to lose weight gradually.

Morning Ritual

Morning Ritual

Soon after you get out of your bed, drink a glass of water. This helps flush out toxins and also optimise your metabolism.

1000 steps

1000 steps

Ensure that you walk at least 1000 steps after your mid day meal and dinner. This can prevent weight gain.

Minimise Carbs

Minimise Carbs

Reduce your carb intake. Ask your dietitian to prescribe a diet which contains more proteins and less carbs.

Dinner Time

Dinner Time

Finish your dinner before sunset on a daily basis. Eating late and sleeping soon after eating are unhealthy practices that may cause weight gain.

Use Public Transport

Use Public Transport

Leave your vehicle at home and use public transport. You can burn some extra calories by walking till the bus stop and standing in a crowded bus.

Take The Stairs

Take The Stairs

Leave the lift and take the stairs. This is another way to burn a few calories. Make it a habit to add physical activity to your lifestyle.

Green Tea

Green Tea

Green tea contains antioxidants and is also good for your metabolism. Ditch tea and consume green tea.

Salads As Snacks

Salads As Snacks

Whenever your cravings dominate your senses, try to eat raw veggies, carry a carrot in your bag and munch on it.

Story first published: Monday, July 20, 2015, 19:29 [IST]
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