We’re a society of doers when it comes to fitness and weight loss.
Ultramarathoners, uber-vegans, cleansers, Cross fitters, Weight Watchers, and calorie trackers are among those who are hurting themselves in a Herculean search for a healthier body.
Diets are difficult!
Workouts are difficult!
You’re probably doing it wrong if your journey isn’t marked by blood, sweat, and tears.
Or at least that’s what the diet and fitness industry wants you to believe.
It doesn’t have to be this.
Weight loss does not have to be difficult — in fact, it can be completely effortless.
Even the laziest of health and weight-loss searchers may lose major pounds without lifting a finger with these 18 easy changes.
It’s possible to lose up to 20 pounds in only 14 days if you’re consistent, as it was for my friend Agnes, who used to weigh over 200 pounds. She lost ten pounds in the first seven days of following these guidelines. And in the same year, she lost 49 pounds!
The nice thing is that none of this necessitates any irrational or bizarre conduct.
Let’s get started.
1. KEEP FROZEN VEGETABLES AND BERRIES ON HAND FOR WHEN YOU MIGHT NEED THEM.
It’s a lot easier than remembering to purchase them fresh and then remembering to cook them before they turn into nasty, stinky puddles of goo in the back of your fridge.
Frozen berries can be tossed into porridge or eaten as a delicious dessert. Also, use frozen vegetables as a side dish, in stir-fries, soups, and other meals.
2. PURCHASE A SEASON (OR SERIES) OF A HIGHLY ADDICTIVE TELEVISION SHOW.
Only watch it while running on the treadmill, elliptical, or pedaling a stationary bike.
3. MANAGE YOUR PORTION SIZES BY EATING FROM SMALL PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS, AND JARS.
According to some studies, eating from smaller plates and bowls makes portion control simpler (and makes you feel better about reducing portion sizes).
You feel deprived when you eat a tiny quantity on a large plate, but when the same portion takes up a lot of space on a smaller dish, you’ll think you’re eating more.
4. OR, TO HELP WITH PORTION SIZES, EAT FROM PLATES AND BOWLS THAT ARE A DIFFERENT COLOR THAN THE FOOD IN FRONT OF YOU.
People tend to consume more food when the food is about the same color as the plate, according to another study than when the food contrasts with the dish’s hue.
5. ON SUNDAYS, MAKE A BOX OF GRAB-AND-GO SNACKS SO YOU ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING HEALTHY TO NOSH ON.
Make sure you bring them with you on a daily basis. Snacking on nutritious foods throughout the day can help you stay energized and avoid overeating at meals.
6. USE A SLOW COOKER TO MAKE GOOD FRIENDS.
Cooking in a slow cooker is the most straightforward method of preparation. You may use them to make a variety of nutritious stews, soups, and other dishes.
7. BRING A BIG OLD WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO.
ABH is all we have to say.
Always remember to drink plenty of water!
8. BEFORE YOU WORK OUT, DRINK A CUP OF BLACK COFFEE.
Because it will assist you in burning more fat.
9. EAT PROTEIN WITHIN HALF AN HOUR OF WORKING OUT IN ORDER TO BUILD MUSCLES FASTER.
When you exercise, you tear down muscle tissue, and your body relies only on protein to rebuild that muscle.
And building muscle is essential for boosting your metabolism. Greek yogurt is an excellent alternative for this.
10. KEEP YOUR HAIRDRYER IN THE LOCKER AT THE GYM.
This effectively pushes you to either go to the gym or do something else. Very deceptive. (And no, a second isn’t required.)
11. THE NIGHT BEFORE, PREPARE ALL OF YOUR WORKOUT GEAR SO IT’S READY FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET UP.
Getting up and at ’me becomes a lot easier when you don’t have to search through your drawers for your workout shorts. You know, it’s the little stuff.
12. SLEEP IN YOUR WORKOUT CLOTHES IF NEEDED.
The pinnacle of laziness is not having to change out of your pajamas. Boom.
13. FOR LUNCH AND DINNER, FILL HALF YOUR PLATE WITH VEGETABLES, THEN MAKE SURE YOU EAT THE VEGETABLES FIRST.
Vegetables are plainly beneficial to your health; therefore you should consume them for a variety of reasons.
However, several people are unaware that, because of the high fiber content in many vegetables, they may actually make you feel full and satisfied quite fast.
If you eat your vegetables first, you’ll be less inclined to overeat foods that aren’t as nutrient-dense or include substances that aren’t as beneficial for you.
14. DURING THE NIGHT, LEAVE YOUR BLINDS OPEN TO ALLOW THE SUNLIGHT TO HELP WAKE YOU UP IN THE MORNING.
This is especially beneficial if you’re attempting to establish an early workout routine.
15. ON SUNDAYS, PREPARE YOUR WEEKLY LUNCHES.
So, when you’re running out the door in the morning, you can grab them without thinking.
16. HARASS YOURSELF TO GET MOVING ON YOUR BEDTIME ROUTINE BY SETTING AN ALARM AN HOUR BEFORE YOU WANT TO BE ASLEEP.
Getting adequate sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
A regular sleep pattern, sleeping for seven to nine hours every night, and sleeping peacefully and uninterruptedly are all important components of good sleep.
It also helps a lot if you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
Make sure you go to bed at the same time every night (and that time isn’t like 2 a.m.) to help yourself in more ways than one.
Setting an alarm at 10 p.m. helps remind you to start washing your face and completing everything else you need to do before bed, so you can be snuggled in by 11 p.m. every night.
17. SET YOUR THERMOSTAT TO ABOUT 65 DEGREES BEFORE GOING TO BED FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP.
Do you have any concerns or questions? To me, it appears to be simple enough.
18. AND UNWIND FOR A FEW MINUTES EVERY DAY.
Chronic stress may have a negative impact on your health, so do everything you can to reduce your stress levels and find ways to relax and unwind.
One of the greatest yoga postures for stress reduction is this restorative yoga stance.