Even if you have a fitness routine and a healthy lifestyle, sometimes you still can’t get the results you were counting on when trying to lose weight. It really can be frustrating not seeing any results when you step onto the scale, even though you’ve given yourself the means to have a healthy lifestyle and get enough physical activity. Sometimes, there isn’t much standing between you and your goal for easier weight loss. Here are some simple tricks to help you make progress.
Besides the fact that it keeps you hydrated, a study conducted by British researchers at the University of Birmingham recently showed that drinking water 30 minutes before every meal helps with easier weight loss. It’s also worth noting that doing this has many benefits that, when combined, prove to be effective: you’re establishing a routine before every meal that makes you more aware of the effort you’re putting into your eating habits and you also send signals that trigger the feeling of fullness more quickly just before eating.
Walking your dog for 15 minutes will always be better than nothing, but to get in shape, you should be physically active on a regular basis, at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week. FizzUp makes it easy with workouts that are guaranteed to last only 20 to 30 minutes. To get faster results, you can also subscribe to FizzUp PRO!
You should eat three to five servings (i.e. 80 to 100 grams) of vegetables a day. Eating vegetables needs to be a priority in your routine and become a no-brainer, because they’re low in calories, high in vitamins and full of fiber, so there’s no reason to leave them out.
Having a partner with the same goals as you to lose weight and get in shape will do more to help you stay on the right track. Otherwise, your relationship could be helping you gain weight. It’s hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle when your partner is always wanting to order take-out, go get ice cream or encouraging you to stay in the couch to watch a movie instead of doing your workout. Talk about it with your partner and make it clear to them what your goals are so that they can help you reach them, like not ordering dessert the next time you go out to eat together.
There’s no point running on the treadmill for hours on end like a hamster on a wheel. For easier weight loss, working your muscles with bodyweight exercises and workouts that are short and intense is a must, like the ones included in your FizzUp program. Methods like HIIT are great for making your body burn significantly more calories, helping you melt fat even after you finish your workout. Add strength training and abdominal exercises to quickly firm up and strengthen your entire body, including your core.
Avoiding certain foods can leave you malnourished and even expose you to nutritional deficiencies. Instead of eliminating carbohydrates, opt for whole-grain carbohydrates and other whole foods (whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, etc.) and most importantly, learn how to control your portion sizes. Helping yourself to seconds is the main reason for weight gain, not so much carbohydrates.
Spending more time working out could also mean spending less time sleeping. For easier weight loss, you need sleep, especially if you want to have enough energy during your workouts. A study conducted by the American Journal of Epidemiology found that a lack of sleep can increase ghrelin levels, a hormone that stimulates appetite and decreases leptin levels, the “satiety hormone”. Find out how to sleep better now thanks to FizzUp!
Your body needs healthy fat to function and provide you with energy throughout the day. Whether it’s nuts, avocados or olive oil, you should still avoid eating too much healthy fat, because even though these foods are good for your health, they’re still high in calories. It’s important that you control how much of these healthy fats you’re eating and to not overindulge.
Eating while standing in front of your fridge, in a hurry on the subway or going from A to B can prevent you from chewing your food enough, which will slow down the feeling of fullness. Remember to make a distinction between snack time and meal time which, as far as dinner is concerned, should be enjoyed in a calm and relaxed environment.
You hold the keys to easier weight loss by changing these small habits that are holding you back. Now it’s up to you!
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