How To Start Your Weight Loss Journey - Sure Shot Ways To Lose Weight

Hi there! I hope you're doing well :)

 I bring forth some sure shot ways to losing those extra layers of fat which genuinely no one likes to carry but at the same time looks real hard to shred. Just as we learn from the mistakes of others, I believe one can take lessons from what worked out for someone on a weight loss journey.

This article is majorly inspired by the stories of real life people that lost weight following the right kind of diet and exercise which are scientifically proven ways as well. 

After performing hours of rigorous research in a hope to bring forth the genuine ways to lose weight I compiled it in a list to make it simpler for everyone.

"CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY"

1. EAT LEAFY GREENS CONSISTENTLY 

The number one advice that every other person offers is to eat a lot of vegetables. They say, the first step towards the weight loss journey is to start focusing on your diet. It is always 70% of your diet that matters. Focus on consuming a lot of vegetables as vegetables are a good source of nutrients which are majorly required by our bodies. The fibers in them help with improved digestion as well which is the basic requirement towards a healthy lifestyle.

2 FRUITS AND DRY FRUITS AS SNACKS

Here's another Pro Tip, everytime you feel hungry even after just a few hours of eating, grab a bowl of fruits or dry fruits as a snack. Munching on these is absolutely healthy and a lot better than any unhealthy snack. I personally like to snack on seedless dates every time I feel hungry / crave junk food and so I always keep these somewhere near me in my room. It really helps, try it! 

3. DO NOT SKIP MEALS -

It is totally the last thing you want to do as starving does not really help in the long run, you may experience some weight loss in the beginning, this could even be a drastic weight loss but then you may just end up gaining even more weight in the long run. So eat well and stay consistent with your meals. 

Pro Tip: Always have a lighter dinner as a heavier meal would be a lot harder for our body to digest.

 

4. NO SUGARS ALLOWED - 

No sugars allowed! Sugars have addictive properties that make you want to have more of them once you start consuming them. Your sugar intake should not exceed past 25 grams a day if you are a women and it should not exceed past 37 grams a day for men. This is the recommended amount of sugar intake which is acceptable but it is always a better idea to cut on the sugar intake especially when on a weight loss journey.

Pro Tip: Natural sugars from fruits are way better than artificial sugars. 

5. INTERMITTENT FASTING -

 It is basically an eating pattern which cycles between periods of fasting and eating. In this you eat all your meals in an 8 hour eating window and fast for the next 16 hours and repeat. This has benefited a lot of people on their weight loss journey. So say if you have had your last meal at 6 pm, do not eat anything until 10 am the next day. This is not as difficult as it may sound as we're going to spend most of this time sleeping.

6. TWO LITRES OF WATER A DAY - 

If you are addicted to consuming a lot of sugary drinks, swap one for a glass of water every time you feel like having one. Not only will you feel better, toxins will be purged out of your system. You'll cut around 150 calories! Also, you must aim to drink at least two litres of water a day to get fit and start losing weight. 

Pro Tip: Add a squirt of lemon to a huge glass of lukewarm water and consume it as soon as you wake up.

7. EXERCISE AND STAY ACTIVE -

You must exercise to get your heart rate up. It is essential to move your body and do something fast paced to get you all drenched in sweat. I find HIIT workouts i.e High Intensity Interval Training -the best solution. In HIIT you workout for a few minutes and then you rest for the next few minutes. This totally gets your heart rate up and you sweat a lot through a HIIT workout. If you are a newbie to workouts you may want to start with just anything that interests you such as walks, a yoga class, house chores, dance, aerobics, zumba, pilates, swimming, etc. The aim is to get the heart rate up!

8. SLEEP WELL -  

A research has shown that too little sleep is associated with excess weight. To get a good amount of sleep at night make sure not to nap after 3 pm as this may affect your sleep patterns. While you sleep, your body gets a chance to heal and repair itself. Sleep also helps you reduce your stress levels and we don't want high stress levels to act as a barrier in the weight loss journey - So get your zzzs!

These tips will surely help you through your weight loss journey as these have helped many people transform their lives for good. Also, you'll agree with me that no one can be truly happy unless they take care of their health and fitness seriously, so do it for yourself. Losing just 3-5% of the body weight has some major health benefits, so why not start today! I know you are strong, beautiful and totally capable of doing this.

 I hope this helps! Thanks for reading :)