Losing Weight Without Exercising

There are lots of food options to choose from whether it be fruit and vegetables or junk food such as pizzas and fried chicken; what distinguishes them from one another is how much nutrients they hold. Health eating, therefore, means eating foods that offer a balanced diet that consists of different food groups’ consumable in right quantities.

There are four food groups according to Canada’s Food Guide; they are Vegetables and fruit, grain products, meat and alternatives, oils and fats. Vegetables and fruits are to be filled half-way on your plate and grains and meat will take a quarter each. It is essential that each of these foods be added to your meals each day in order to benefit from their nutrients.

It is imperative to understand that cutting calories does not mean that you have to eat less food; it simply means that you have to make wiser choices about what types of foods you chow down.

A fast metabolism burns more calories according to Women’s Health; and the more calories you burn the more weight you will lose! There are a number of ways to get your metabolism up to speed; Women’s Health suggests:

• Eating breakfast every morning to avoid your body from going into a catabolic state.

It is claimed that volunteers who consumed 22 to 55 percent of calories at breakfast put on an average weight of 1.7 pounds over four years.

• Consuming caffeinated coffee

Caffeine is a natural stimulant for the nervous system and increases the heart rate. Research showed a 16 percent increase in the average individuals’ metabolism when consuming caffeine over those who drank decaf.

• Drink green tea

Containing an ECGC compound it promotes the burning of fat cells. Consuming an average amount of two cups per day can burn up to 50 calories.

Let’s be honest, exercise should not be totally left out when trying to lose weight; in fact it should work together with a healthy diet to achieve faster and optimal results. Although not many of us have the time to spend hours at the gym, having a quick session does come in handy. Helpguide.org suggests spending just 10 minutes per day doing a mini workout and finding an activity that you enjoy such as playing a sport, dancing or walking your dog.

Also, when practicing a healthy diet, it is good to know which foods are best for keeping you fuller for longer and how to include them in your daily meals. Helpguide.org recommends:

• Consuming vegetables raw or steamed and avoid frying
• Adding a variety of nuts to your salads
• Include fruit pieces in your cereal
• Start off your meal with a soup or salad

Helpguide.org suggests that consuming high fibre foods such as Beans, fruit and Vegetables and Whole grains will take longer to digest and are good for weight loss which means that you will be less likely to overeat.

Cutting down on refined carbohydrates and sugar are also important factors to consider when losing weight as they comprise of a lot of empty calories. Opting for low sugar and whole-grain products can help you avoid getting unnecessary health problem such as high blood and diabetes.

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