Too much weight is a big problem and people should watch it but also avoid dangerous diets. Here are some weight loss tips for safe weight loss. Think skipping meals is the key to a slimmer body? Think again. Research published in 2012 in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association revealed that eating more frequently—specifically eating three meals and two snacks in a 24-hour period—is positively associated with weight loss and weight maintenance.
Want to boost your weight loss? Start by leaving the car at home. Research published in 2012 in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shows a significant link between commuting by car and increased weight gain, even among those who are otherwise physically active. So, if a distance is short enough for you to walk and you’re physically able to do so, go by foot whenever possible.
Sitting at a table to eat instead of doing it at your desk, on the sofa or standing up reduces your risk of over-eating by making you more mindful during meals. Research from Cornell University in the US found that people eat far more in social situations – think standing at the buffet, when walking or talking, or at your desk while working – than when sitting down and thinking about how each mouthful smells, tastes and feels.
“The number one priority in any fat loss challenge is compliance,” says David Godfrey, performance director at One Performance UK. “If you can’t sustain the programme in the long term you’ll never achieve your goal – or you’ll simply rebound as soon as you do. Calculate your calorie target for the week and allow 10% of that to come from your favourite foods. Most people feel like they’re cheating when they eat their favourite foods, so incorporating them into your nutrition plan helps keep you on track without guilt or painful sacrifice. The psychological impact of this is huge.”
Firefighter Mike DeMaria recently lost 23 pounds by sticking to a strict eating schedule through intermittent fasting. He said he ate only between the hours of noon and 8:00 p.m. and watched the weight melt off. As he began to lose weight, he also felt more energized and started to work out more frequently in the gym, switching between running, a StairMaster, weights, and other exercises. One tip from DeMaria: avoid doing the same workout every day. “Some days I run 5 to 7 miles outside, while others I may run 2 to 3 miles on the treadmill,” he told INSIDER. He also alternates between the StairMaster, quick plyometric workouts — exercises that involve quick, repetitive movements that stretch and contract muscles — with burpees and push-ups, and lifting weights.
Want a slimmer body? Then start bringing the heat in the kitchen. Research published in 2013 in the journal PLoS One reveals that capsaicin—the component in chili peppers that gives them that trademark heat—increases a person’s ability to burn fat. Better yet, people tend to eat smaller portions of spicy food than they would a milder dish, so adding peppers to your meals may also help you cut back on portion sizes.
MIND is short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, and it’s a plan which combines the Med and DASH diets in the hope of improving brain health. While the jury is still out as to whether you can seriously eat your way out of mental decline, experts have praised the MIND diet for encouraging such healthy attitudes towards food and nutrition. Everyday people on the plan are told that they must eat at least three servings of whole grains, a salad, another vegetable and a glass of wine. Sounds easy enough! Read more info on How to lose weight advices.