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Weight Loss - 7 Dietary Ways To Help You Out!

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Dt. Shweta Shah PanchalDietitian/Nutritionist • 7 Years Exp.M.Sc - Clinic Nutrition & Dietetics, Sports Nutrition
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Being overweight is a very common health problem these days. Although most people confuse weight with appearance, it is important to clarify certain points. The way a person looks has nothing to do with weight; it all rests upon self-confidence and self-respect of the individual. However, weight can have a major impact on the health of individuals.

A number of serious issues like diabeteshigh blood pressure and gynaecological disorders tend to develop, which make lives nothing, but difficult. Given that we have a single life, why not enjoy the world without facing health issues. Here are some tips that could help individuals lose weight quickly.

  1. Eating food items that would speed up the fat burning process can be a great beginning. Beanswalnuts, apples, spicesoatsginger and green tea are certain food products, which help in increasing metabolism, thereby, helping in breaking down the food into energy faster, without much sugar storage (which could change into fats eventually).
  2. Weight loss without exercise would be a slow process and might at times even be ineffective. Running, walking, cycling, boot camping, zumba and body combats are certain ways that help lose weight faster. Also cardio is an important part of exercise that enormously helps in weight loss. Jogging, swimming, circuit training, cross-trainer, etc. are certain examples of cardio exercises. Walking for 30 minutes every day prevents gaining weight, however, walking 45 minutes promotes weight loss.
  3. Another great method for losing weight sooner is weight training. This not only helps in losing weight efficiently but also helps in staying fit over the years. With proper weight training, the muscles can be made stronger, thereby improving metabolism because muscles help burn calories very efficiently.
  4. One major mistake people make in the spur of losing weight is cutting off meals. That is the worst one could do as it will never produce desired results and at times will add some more pounds to your weight. It is important to have small yet frequent meals throughout the day.
  5. A proper sleep cycle is absolutely necessary for losing weight. Improper sleep would make us tired and prevent us from working efficiently and also indirectly cause our body to crave for sugar.
  6. Eating a proper, healthy and full breakfast that would include high fibre and protein would make individuals have a lot of energy throughout the day and also help avoid unnecessary munching.
  7. Eating fruits vegetables and including complex carbs in your diet is another advice for losing weight faster.
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