#HealthBytes: 5 ways to lose weight without dieting
Dieting is often cited as a great way to get in shape. But, not everyone is a dietician, and people often end up making many mistakes when on diet. If not done right, dieting may prove to be detrimental for your health. To lose weight in a healthy way, certain health-promoting practices must be followed. Here are 5 ways to lose weight without dieting.
Stop skipping/delaying breakfast
A lot of people tend to skip or delay breakfast, on a daily basis. This is not a healthy routine. In fact, eating breakfast regularly reduces your chances of becoming overweight. It is advisable to eat breakfast within 1 hour of getting up, as it helps maintain your circadian rhythm, and boosts your metabolism, early in the day, which is crucial for burning belly-fat.
Eat mindfully
Watching your favorite show while having a nice meal might seem like a great idea, but not so much for your health. An Irish research suggests that the eating-environment plays a huge role in determining one's attention to food. Being distracted while eating prevents you from knowing when you are full, thus making you prone to overeating, and ruining your weight-loss goals.
Pack plenty of protein
Munching on the first thing that comes to sight? Not a good idea! It is important to eat your meals with planning. If planned right, a good meal can help brush off the urge for unhealthy snacking for a good number of hours to come. So, pack plenty of protein to stay full for long. Healthy, protein-rich food-items include eggs, yogurt, whole-grains, and nuts.
Mind your drinks
Minding your plates, but not your glasses? Not too wise! A lot of weight-watchers pay close attention to the number of calories they're taking in, via food, while ignoring the calories they drink. Studies show that people who drink more sweetened beverages tend to have greater body weight. Also, consuming alcoholic drinks furthers your appetite. So, consider limiting them.
#5: Exercise regularly
Apart from eating healthy, one should also make time for exercise on a daily basis. It promotes healthy eating, boosts up your metabolism, and helps cut down unwanted kilos. Start with simple, aerobic exercises like running, biking etc.
