Since we
started the summer season a month ago, I hear a lot of people complaining about
their weight or getting upset just because they don't look good in what they
wear.
After making
some research, I decided to write some tips for people who want to lose some
weight in a healthy way over summer. I also added some of my ideas. So, let's
take a look at the list of those tips and ideas:
1.
Be determined and set your goal.
It is always
important to know what you are doing before setting a goal. Don't forget it, if
you don't know what your goal is, you never know where you are going. Determine
how many pounds you want to give and mark the date that you made the decision
to lose weight.
2. Have a balanced diet.
That
means your diet should include appropriate amounts of food from all the food
groups. (I would recommend you to avoid the second plate. After a week, you
will realize that you started to lose some weight already!)
3. Avoid skipping meals.
According to a research, people who ate at
least 3 meals per day lost more weight than people who didn't. While you are
trying not to skip meals, please try to eat food from home instead of eating at
a restaurant. Especially NO FAST FOOD!
4. Try
not to use artificial sugar.
Instead
of eating deserts which include tons of fat and sugar in them, Learn to love fruit. Fruit helps to
satisfy your sweet tooth thanks to its natural sugars. Some fruits also help
your digestion system.
5.Consume healthy oils.
If you cook with oil, use a teaspoon of a
healthy oil such as olive oil or canola oil. Or instead of adding oil for
flavor, add spices or vinegar.
6. Do
some exercise.
What
I mean by exercise can be anything active such as playing a sport, doing cardio
exercise, walking, going to a fitness center etc. If you think you don’t have
any time for these activities, while you are at home, you can always turn some
music on and dance for ten minutes or even before you go to bed, you can do
some simple body exercise it will also help you to sleep more comfortable.
7.
Keep the balance in your nutrition selection.
If
you are working out during the day, eat carbohydrate weighted foods, because
you will need more energy to spend during the day. But if you are not working
out or moving around the space, eat protein weighted foods.
8. Be patient and never give up!
Don't worry, nobody will lose tons of weight in only a few days or a week. Sometimes, it might even take a couple of months or even a year for you to reach your ideal weight. The process of you losing weight might even stop after a month or so, but don't panic, you should surprise your metabolism with doing some exercise. You just need to be patient and everything will be perfect.
9. And
the final thing, STAY MOTIVATED AND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
Give yourself non-food rewards like a sports trip
with a friend or going to the movies. If you're attending a party or going out for a special occasion,
allow yourself an indulgence.
At the end, when you look in the mirror, you will be proud of who you really are!
Take care, stay healthy and have a great summer!
GULSEN XX
