Keeping fit and practicing healthy habits has become a norm and working out has become more than just exercise, it has become a lifestyle. While diet and exercise is the first step toward losing weight, there are important tips outside of exercise that you may want to consider.
If you have been following a strict workout schedule and have cut down on sugars and unhealthy fats, you’re already heading in the right direction to reach or maintain your goal weight.
However, while most of us are stuck at work and falling victim to a sedentary lifestyle, making a few changes at work and incorporating more movement during the day may be an extra way to set your weight loss goals into motion.
Tips and Tricks Outside of Exercise to Aid Weight Loss
Add these important tips and tricks into your lifestyle to help you lose weight or even maintain your healthy weight.
1. Brush after you eat
Some research shows that having the taste of food in your mouth after eating your meals can prompt you to want to snack or indulge in dessert.
Make it a habit to brush your teeth right after you eat to remove that taste from the mouth and replace it with minty fresh breath to stop you from eating more.
2. Get more sleep
Lack of sleep is directly linked to obesity and weight gain. Not only does sleep deprivation cause your metabolism to slow down, but you also skip the gym more when you are fatigued or tired due to less sleep.
Switch off your TV and put the phones away to let your mind relax and prepare for some much-needed shut-eye.
3. Take up a hobby
Practicing a hobby can actually help you burn more calories and keep your unnecessary snacking at bay. By keeping your brain busy, you distract yourself from heading to the fridge or pantry every time you are bored.
Hobbies such as gardening, surfing, knitting and meditation are extremely therapeutic for the soul and can boost overall health and well-being.
4. Focus on mealtime
We often find ourselves watching TV or looking at social media when we sit down to eat. All these distractions often lead us to overeating or not paying attention to whether what we are eating is really healthy or not.
The next time you sit down for a meal, try to focus solely on eating instead of any technology around you. If you do need to make any changes to improve your diet, you will know what to do because you are paying attention.
5. Find and practice more balance
Having good balance (literally) is important for the body’s overall health. Focusing on workouts that improve your balance helps you to be more in control and improves your overall agility and coordination.
The better the balance you have, the more effective your workouts will be as you increase speed and boost your reflexes, thereby burning more fat in the process.
6. Avoid labeling your food
How many times have you labeled something you are eating as “bad?” While some foods are healthier than others, it is OK to enjoy your favorite treats every now and then without feeling guilty.
Instead of focusing on the good and bad, focus on eating healthy more of the time and remind yourself that it’s OK to indulge in pizzas and burritos every once in a while. Remember, moderation is key.
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References:
8 Critical Weight-Loss Tips That Aren’t Diet and Exercise | MyFitnessPal. (2018, August 27). Retrieved from https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-critical-weight-loss-tips-that-arent-diet-and-exercise/
Steen, J. (2017, February 27). Try These 8 Weight Loss Tips That Are Beyond ‘Diet’ And ‘Exercise’. Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/02/27/try-these-8-weight-loss-tips-you-havent-heard-of-yet_a_21722108/
