Easy Tips to Speed Up Weight Loss

 

Have you been trying to lose weight, but the results are not quite as swift as you had hoped? Maybe you’re planning on starting a new weight loss plan, but you’re looking for tips that can help you quickly shed those unwanted pounds. Many people struggle to lose weight, and even if they do begin to see results, it can be slow going. When you want to speed up weight loss, these 6 simple tips from the weight loss experts can help.

 

 

1.  Enjoy More Frequent Snacks

That’s right, sometimes you just need to eat more in order to speed up weight loss. A common weight loss strategy is to cut calories by limiting snacking between meals. Unfortunately, this strategy can hold you back from losing weight as quickly as you’d like. If you skip the snack and just wait until your next meal, you’ll not only be much more likely to eat faster (a weight loss no-no), but you’ll also typically consume more calories.

The easy solution is to keep healthy snacks on hand. Snacks such as sliced apples, low fat cheese, sunflower seeds, almonds, whole wheat crackers, and trail mix, all provide a light nibble that is also good for you. Weight loss experts recommend that you have a small snack every 2 or 3 hours. You’ll not only consumer fewer calories in the long-run, but you’ll also help keep your metabolism up, an essential part of fast weight loss.

 

2.  Quit Multitasking

This is a tough one for most people. If you’re trying to do several things at once, you’re not fully engaged or focused on any one particular task. When you’re not engaged with the task at hand, you’re more apt to think about food. You might mindlessly grab some candy from the candy jar or nibble away on snacks without even being fully conscious of your actions.

Multitasking can add to your level of stress, which can lead to emotional eating. Rather than trying to do multiple things at once, try giving each item on your to-do list some undivided attention. You’ll not only get better results, but you’ll be less likely to engage in frequent thoughts about food or the emotional, mindless eating that can sabotage your weight loss goals.

 

3.  Include Strength Training As Part of Your Workout

Strength training is an excellent way to increase your metabolism and speed up weight loss. Your exercise routine should definitely include aerobic exercise; however, make sure that you also include some strength training for maximum health benefits as well as faster weight loss. Strength training helps to increase muscle mass, and the more muscle you have, the more calories you’ll burn, even when you’re not working out.

 

4.  Eat Before You Sit Down to Eat

There has been considerable research that supports this concept. For example, Barbara Rolls, a noted researcher, found that people who enjoyed a hot bowl of soup before their meal, actually ate less. Another study found that having a spicy appetizer can help reduce your appetite. This can be attributed to the fact that eating anything slowly is an effective way to give your brain and stomach time to signal that you’re full. The hot soup means you have to eat it slowly, and spicy foods are difficult to eat fast, so you tend to naturally eat slower. Additionally, adding cayenne pepper or other chili peppers can boost your metabolism for more fat burning benefits.

Many studies have found that having a high fiber snack 30 minutes before a meal can help reduce calorie consumption. Fiber will help fill you up which makes it difficult to overeat when you sit down for your meal.

 

5.  Get More Sleep

Sleeping gives your metabolism a boost, so getting enough sleep is a great way to burn fat. Sleep not only helps provide energy, but it also regulates the hormones that control your appetite. If you cut your sleep short, your body begins to produce more of the hormone ghrelin and less leptin, which provides the full or satisfied feeling your get when you’ve had something to eat. The increase in ghrelin triggers cravings, and lower leptin makes it difficult to feel satisfied.

Another important reason to make sure that you’re getting the sleep your body needs is it’s impact on longevity. A lack of sleep combined with stress can quadruple your risk for stroke as well as weaken you immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.

 

6.  Drink More Tea

When you’re trying to lose weight, the common advice you’ll get is to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Water is definitely important, but it can be a challenge for many people to consistently drink enough. On the other had, tea is a beverage you can sip all day. If you make a thermos of tea in the morning, you can use it to refill your cup throughout the day. Not only does tea count towards your daily water intake, but if you’re drinking green tea, it can also provide a number of health and weight loss benefits.

 

 

These easy tips can help rev up your weight loss. If you’re struggling to lose weight, take some time to evaluate if there are some small changes you can make that would help get you back on track.

 

 

 

 

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