5 HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

5 HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

  November 13, 2018    Anonymous

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It is often said that health is wealth. In fact, without a doubt, the healthier we are, the more productive we will be. We cannot overlook our health status because it is very crucial to all other aspects of our lives and also contributes immensely to our general well-being.

Here are 5 habits that help you lose weight:

The mechanisms involved in body weight regulation in humans include genetic, physiological, and behavioral factors. Stability of body weight and body composition requires that energy intake matches energy expenditure and that nutrient balance is achieved. Human obesity is usually associated with high rates of energy expenditure.

EXERCISE REGULARLY

If you are determined to lose or control your weight, then it is expedient you understand that it will require regular physical activity. This will help you burn calories and builds muscle — both of which will help you look and feel good, and keep weight off. You could engage in 30 minutes walk every day, biking, or even in doing other things that will increase your daily level of activity that will in turn all make a big difference. More so, regular exercise of discipline, willpower and consistency will also help you to burn more calories. Increasing the intensity of your workout and add some strength exercises to build muscle could work a magic for you. The payoff is usually tremendous and for you to feel, look and stay healthy, then you must regulate your weight through regular exercises.

REDUCE SCREEN TIME

Research reveals that people who spend a lot of time in front of screens are more likely to be overweight. It could be the amount of time you spend watching TV, playing video games, and using computers, phones, and tablets, and if not reduced can lend a helping hand in increasing your body weight. Other studies reveal clearly that high amount of screen time can cause obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases in adults. High amount of screen time candisrupt your exercise routine, trigger food cravings, lead to mindless and needless snacking, and also interfere with sleeping time.

EAT PROPER DIET

Another habit to practice if you intentional about losing weight is to watch out for portion distortion. This you can do by eating proper diet. As Benjamin Franklin once said “Eat to live, rather than live to eat”, it is vital you control your portions on food that add extra calories that can lead to weight gain. Sugary beverages such as: sodas, juice drinks, and sports drinks, are empty calories that also contribute to obesity. So, it is advisable you choose your food intakes and portions appropriately, or better still go for water or low-fat milk instead of soda.

EAT FRUITS AND VEGGIES EVERYDAY

Eating fruits and vegetables is also another great way of losing weight. Eating fruits and veggies are about more than just vitamins and minerals. They are also packed with fiber, which means they fill you up. And when you fill up on fruits and veggies, you're less likely to overeat.

EAT A HEALTHY LIGHT MEAL

It is important to note that eating healthy also demands that you eat a healthy light meal. Eating heavy meals is common among people, but the secret is not in the quantity but in the quality of the meal. The truth is overeating makes you tired and sluggish, whereas eating lightly is a no-brainer as it makes you feel healthy and alert. Thomas Jefferson once wrote: “No one ever regretted eating too little after a meal”. Another important thing you need to do if you are to lose weight is to eat breakfast regularly. Breakfast is very vital because it kick-starts your metabolism, burning calories from the get-go and giving you energy to do more during the day. People who skip breakfast often feel so hungry that they eat more later on. So they get more calories than they would have if they ate breakfast. In fact, people who skip breakfast tend to have higher body mass than people who eat breakfast.