How to lose weight without dieting
What's the story
Maintaining a strict diet along with regular exercise is the most conventional way to lose weight.
But dieting your way to weight loss is losing its charm. People don't want to starve themselves or avoid certain foods altogether.
Certain tweaks to your lifestyle and eating habits can help you consume fewer calories and even help you shed a few kilos along the way.
#1
Chew your food well and eat slowly
The pace at which you finish your meals affects your weight to a great extent. It's important to chew your food well that eventually makes you eat slowly.
Eating your meals slowly will decrease the intake of food leading to smaller portion sizes. It increases fullness and you end up consuming fewer calories.
According to studies, fast eaters gain more weight than slow eaters.
#2
Choose smaller plates, preferably blue in color
Using a smaller plate automatically leads you to take smaller servings.
Since the plate looks full, your brain is tricked into thinking that you are eating more, when you are actually not.
Another trick is to use blue-colored plates as several studies have found the color to be least appealing when placed alongside most food items.
This suppresses your appetite and you eat less.
#3
Keep unhealthy foods where you can't see them
When you open the fridge, chocolates, cakes, and candies tempt you and increase your cravings and you end up eating them.
So, stash these high-calorie foods out of sight in cupboards or back of your cabinets. When you don't see them, chances are you will most likely forget you have them.
On the contrary, place fruit baskets or nuts where you can see them.
#4
Drink enough water regularly
Studies have shown that most often when you think you are feeling hungry, you are actually just thirsty.
Therefore, drink plenty of water regularly, especially before your meal to prevent overeating.
According to a study, people who drank half a liter of water 30 minutes prior to their meals experienced lesser hunger pangs and consumed fewer calories.
#5
Avoid stress and get enough sleep
Lack of sleep along with stress makes you gain weight and also affects your appetite.
Sleep deprivation can impact the hormones called ghrelin and leptin that are responsible for regulating your appetite.
Stress can increase your body's cortisol levels that can make you gain weight.
Getting at least seven hours of sleep can help you tackle these problems and lose weight fast.