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By Oluwasola Samuel

There are numerous weight-loss tips available on the internet, some of which have not been clinically validated. We will discuss a few tips that will help you lose weight naturally.

Due to a lack of time to exercise and enthusiasm to keep going, weight reduction can be stressful and annoying at times. Some people choose intermittent fasting to reduce weight, but you don’t need to starve yourself because you may end up hurting yourself instead of helping yourself.

Many people have been left frustrated in their attempts to find a quick fix solution to their weight concerns. Some people have become depressed as a result of this. Some people have gained weight as a result of childbirth and have been battling to keep it under control since childbirth. However, it seems their weight loss strategies don’t work.

Also, some people in a bid to get a quick solution to weight loss, end up taking harmful weight loss products.

You should know that there are ways to lose weight without starving or using dangerous substances that could harm your health in the long run. Exercising, keeping track of calories consumed, and lowering carbohydrate intake are all options that work.

If you’re seeking ways to lose weight at home without stress or exercise, here’s a guide that can help:

Maintaining weight loss requires sufficient, good-quality sleep. Sleep deprivation will impact your weight loss journey negatively. When you don’t get enough sleep, you tend to stay up for more extended periods, which affects the cortisol hormone, causing the hormone to be released in larger quantities. Cortisol stimulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism, which in turn increases your appetite and craving for food. You might be inclined to eat unhealthy foods, which increases your calorie intake. You should be cautious of the time you go to bed. The less sleep you get, the more weight you may gain.

You should make an effort to establish a bedtime and wake-up routine; National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Getting enough sleep will help you in losing weight at home without exercising while lack of it can slow down your weight-loss journey even if you are on a restricted-calorie diet.

Water is essential for life. It makes up to 60% of our body. A substantial part of our blood is also made up of water. This is a fundamental reason why water is vital in our everyday life. If you are still wondering why water is that important, you must know that the body makes use of water to flush out wastes and regulate body temperature.

According to 2018 research published in the Journal of American Dietetic Association, they found that  30 minutes before breakfast reduced the number of calories consumed.

Drinking water before a meal makes you stay hydrated and your stomach fuller. Replace calorie-loaded drinks with water, you will see a drastic change over time.

Using this tip may not give you the desired weight loss result immediately, but over time you will likely see the desired result you have been craving for. Your body will also have you to thank because it will function more optimally when hydrated.

• Use a Smaller Plate When Eating

Losing weight can be challenging, but not impossible. It requires deliberate effort and motivation to achieve your dream body.

Obesity is associated with hormone imbalance which is a result of overeating and lack of exercise. In order to combat overeating, it’s required you change your dinner plate to a smaller size just to adjust the amount of food you consume in a sitting. People tend to reduce their portions based on the size of the plate.

Research from Cornell University shows that switching from an 11-inch dinner plate to a 10-inch plate causes people to serve themselves less food. Eating with a bigger-sized plate often tempts you to eat larger food portions, because the larger the plate, the bigger the food portion you dish out. You can try this out in your subsequent meals and see how it works for you.

• Drink Green Tea

Green tea is made from tea leaves which have some nutritional benefits and are rich in antioxidants. Green tea contains a flavonoid called catechin, which is an antioxidant.

Green tea has been associated with weight loss for a long time. Most weight loss supplement has green tea in their ingredients to help lose weight. Green tea enhances metabolism, the process by which the body converts food and drink into usable energy. Take 2-3 cups of green tea daily for the desired fat-burning result.

Consumption of Fruits and vegetable promote body health. Fruits and vegetables have many nutritional values that help the body stay nourished and healthy. Vegetables and fruits are rich in fiber and some other nutrients which makes them the best option for weight loss and helps lower the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease.

The naturally sweet taste of some fruits helps to reduce sugar cravings or junk in some persons, which in turn helps to keep weight in check. Some fruits also contain lots of water which makes the stomach fuller and reduces food consumption. Fruits like watermelon, pineapple, apple, grape, cucumber, oranges, raspberries, and many more contains 80% – 90% of water.

Summary –

There are lots of tips you can try out to help manage your weight, aside from the conventional method of exercising and dieting.

The tips mentioned in this article tips like eating slowly, eating with a small plate, don’t watch tv while eating, or drinking water, can help you in your weight loss journey. Try them out to see which works for you. Give room for trying out new weight loss strategies.

The listed tricks help over time to manage your weight loss and it requires no exercise, stress, or effort. It only involves a change of lifestyle to help you achieve your desired weight change.

About Oluwasola Samuel

Oluwasola is a health content writer. In addition to this, he works as a financial sales associate (Insurance sales associate). His experience in the insurance industry has made him more aware of the careless and dismissive ways in which some people have approached health issues.

As a health advocate and educator, Oluwasola uses well-researched information to guide the audience in making wise health decisions that improve their quality of life.

Oluwasola possesses communication, research, adaptability and originality skills. All of these help him craft great content that resonates, sweeps his audience off their feet, and communicates effectively. He also crafts content that addresses the pain points of his audience.

References

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Brenda M Davy et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008 Jul. Water consumption reduces energy intake at a breakfast meal in obese older adults

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18589036/

Susan S. Lang 2014. The more you have on your plate, the more you overeat

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2004/10/more-you-have-your-plate-more-you-overeat

Michelle C Venables et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Mar. Green tea extract ingestion, fat oxidation, and glucose tolerance in healthy humans

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18326618/

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