5 Easy Steps to Lose Weight Without Exercise

 

 


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A sedentary lifestyle is one of the major causes of obesity. Being obese or overweight puts you at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease, and even blindness. But apart from physical exercise, there are other simpler steps you can take to lose weight.

Here are the 5 easy steps to lose weight without exercise:

  1. Slow Down and Munch Your Food Properly

When you chew your food properly it makes you eat more slowly. A 2020 article on Healthline stated according to a study that chewing your food up to 32 times leads to eating less portions, decreased consumption and increased fullness. That fullness sends a signal to your brain that you have had enough and therefore can stop eating. However, when you eat faster there isn’t enough time for the brain to process whether you’re full or not. You’re therefore likely to eat more portions.

  1. Eat a Lot of Protein-Rich Foods

Proteins affect the two major hunger hormones; leptin and ghrelin, that affect your appetite and hunger levels. Eating foods such as fish, Greek yogurt, lentils, quinoa, chicken breasts and almonds can make you feel more full, minimize hunger and make you eat lesser calories. In addition, due to its impact on the appetite, proteins also reduce food binging on late-night snacks.

  1. Drink Water Before Meals

When you drink water before meals it helps you eat less and hence lose weight. You should take at least half a liter of water 30 minutes before eating. This reduces hunger pangs and leads to less calorie intake. A study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information showed that participants who drank water before meals were found to have lost 44% more weight than those who didn’t.

  1. Do Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting (IF) involves eating rotations that alternate between periods of eating and fasting. One of the common methods of IF is Alternate Day Fasting: This entails fasting every other day and eating routinely on days when you don’t fast. Some of the benefits of intermittent fasting include weight and body fat loss, increased fat burning and lower blood insulin and sugar levels. Please consult a doctor before starting this regime if you have diabetes related issues.

  1. Eat Foods Rich in Fibre

Foods rich in fibre cause you to feel satisfied and stay full for long. Viscous fibre especially found in foods such as beans, oat cereals, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, oranges and flax seeds heighten fullness and reduces food consumption. When it comes into contact with water, the viscous fibre forms a gel that increases the time for nutrient absorption hence slowing down the emptying of the stomach.

Remember that weight gain and loss is a process. You can choose one of these 5 easy steps to lose weight without exercise and focus on that for at least two weeks. Ensure consistency and monitor your progress for best results.

 

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