The rhythm of daily life, our multiple occupations, haste,
family, work tensions and many other factors influence the way we eat and,
without a doubt, leave us without time and breath to move a single foot in a
gym.
What if we gave you some tips to lose weight without dieting
or exercising? We know that there are no magic formulas to lose those extra
pounds in the abdomen, and those that do exist usually charge very expensive
bills in our health. What there are are some measures that can help you reduce body
fat and, therefore, lose weight.
Like everything in life, these tips require perseverance and
willingness to work. If you can additionally combine them with a daily walk of
30 minutes and the reduction of sugars and carbohydrates in your meals, the results
in your weight may pleasantly surprise you.
Eat without haste and without distractions
Allow at least 30 minutes to complete each meal. If you
swallow food instead of chewing slowly, your risk of gaining weight and
becoming obese is greater. The reason is in the brain: when you eat slowly,
your brain processes the action of eating correctly and connects to the stomach
to record the feeling of fullness. On the other hand, if you eat hurriedly, you
do not give the brain or stomach time to feel satisfied and you will consume
larger amounts.
The same goes for distractions such as television, cell
phone or computer: if you eat while doing something else, it is more difficult
for your brain to record food intake and, consequently, you may feel that you
did not eat and be hungry sooner.
Red and small plates
Using a small plate to serve junk food from time to time can
deceive the brain and make you think that you are consuming a larger portion of
that delicacy full. And if you also use red dishes for these foods, you are
likely to eat less: a Swedish study showed that the brain associates the red
color with the signal to stop, in this case, with the need to eat less than
what is on the plate.
Junk food, don't even see it
Avoid supermarket aisles with cookies, chips, sodas, and
treats. Obviously, don't buy them. If other people consume them in your house,
hide them in the darkest corner of the cupboard, where you cannot easily see
them. That these products are insight can increase hunger and those cravings
that prevent you from losing weight.
Water, always water
Keeping your body hydrated not only has benefits on your
skin and the overall functioning of your body but also helps you feel satisfied
with less food. Drinking half a liter of water 30 minutes before each meal can
reduce hunger and, therefore, the calories you will consume.
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