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If you have tried to lose weight at least once in your life, you have probably come across a lot of conflicting information, all with unclear results. This method has already helped many people lose weight and therefore we want to share with you valuable tips that work!
Losing weight isn’t a science
Valuable tips that work
1. Start the morning with two glasses of plain water that you drink on an empty stomach. You can add a few drops of lemon juice. It will help kick-start your metabolism.
2. Don’t skip breakfast and have it about 10–15 minutes after drinking the water and at least 20 minutes after waking up! Ideal breakfasts include boiled eggs and various unsweetened cereals.
3. Follow the rule of not drinking for 30 minutes after a meal. This allows nutrients to be absorbed more quickly and this drinking pause also benefits digestion.
4. The ideal time for dinner is 3–4 hours before sleeping.
5. Learn to love contrast showers. They improve blood circulation, speed up metabolism and sometimes help with cellulite, because they benefit the skin overall.
6. Chew your food thoroughly. It’s more important than it appears at first glance. The better you chew your food, the more easily your body will digest it. This will help you avoid intestinal and stomach problems.
7. Remember that the feeling of fullness doesn’t come immediately. It takes about 20 minutes, so serve yourself less and give it time.
8. Keep a glass of water always at hand and maintain your fluid intake. A glass of water every hour is a perfect norm!
9. Watch out for nuts! They’re great for the brain and beneficial to health, but they contain many calories. Therefore you can enjoy them regularly, but only in small amounts.
10. Experts often don’t recommend potatoes during a diet. In reality, however, they are a great food because even a small amount is filling, and if you don’t overdo them, you don’t have to worry about too many calories. Their preparation is especially important. Avoid fries and roasted potatoes and prefer boiled ones.
11. Not all bread is the same. With bread and pastries, make sure especially that they are not made from white flour. True whole grain baked goods can be recognized by being heavier and denser than ordinary white breads and pastries.
12. NEVER drink hot beverages (tea and coffee) with sugar! It’s much easier to give it up than to burn off those unnecessary extra calories later.
13. The best drink for those who want to lose weight is green tea. Drink 2 cups a day, but not on an empty stomach!
14. A simple walk is the best friend of your legs and is also very beneficial for weight loss. Just 30 minutes of brisk walking a day is enough to maintain a reasonable weight and improve mood.
15. Watch your posture. If you keep your back straight, your metabolism will work faster. Start today and in 2 days it will already be second nature to you. You’ll see the difference!
16. Don’t buy sweet juices and nectars. They have more sugar than vitamins! Don’t trust labels on the packaging that say “100%” or “sugar-free” etc. And of course this also applies to chewing gum!
17. Pay attention to fresh vegetables. They should be an indispensable part of your meals because in most cases they are low in calories, full of vitamins and essential nutrients, and also filling.
18. Eat more foods that contain beneficial bacteria for your digestion, such as kefir, unsweetened yogurt, etc.
19. When during a meal you feel that your stomach is 80% full, get up from the table. This is a golden rule and when losing weight you should never eat to complete fullness.
20. Get quality sleep! Studies show that people suffering from chronic insomnia eat 1.5 times more than they should!
21. Monitor your body and weight. The ideal weight loss is 1–1.5 kg per week. Slow weight loss is the path to lasting success!
22. Prepare meals yourself at home in advance. Restaurant food usually contains too much salt, spices or fat. You have much better control over food you prepare yourself.
23. Another golden rule: Eat only real food! This means avoid convenience foods and other processed foods and opt for “clean” ingredients that you then prepare to your taste. Lean meat is allowed, but better forget about sausages. Fish is a must, but not those in cans. Replace preserves with raw vegetables instead.
24. Physical activity is important. You don’t have to perform athletic feats right away, but try to focus on moving more even in everyday life. Swap the car for a walk, the elevator for the stairs, etc.
25. And finally, set your mind on what matters. If you want to achieve your goal, you need to realize whether you want to have a healthy weight and a nice figure, or whether fast food or a triple serving of ice cream is more important to you.
We wish you good luck and success with your weight loss!
