10 Proven Weight Loss Tips
Losing weight can be very tricky for us, even if it is a simple calculation of calories in vs calories out. It is putting it into practice where some of us struggle, being able to say no to that extra biscuit or beer can prove to be quite challenging.
Anyway with our hectic day to day life that we lead here are 10 proven weight loss tips that you should be incorporating in your daily life to ensure you are doing all the minimalistic things that add up to helping you lose that stubborn weight you have struggled with for so long.
Eat a balanced diet - your diet should consist of a good amount of carbohydrates, fats and protein, if you do this you will end up with a good amount of the micronutrients such as fibre and vitamins & minerals. You should aim to limit added sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods.
Choose whole foods over processed foods - where possible you should always choose ‘whole/single ingredient’ foods over any processed foods
Get regular exercise - If you aim to do more than you did last week, that is a great place to start. Ideally you should do 2-3 resistance training sessions per week, this alongside anything you enjoy that gets you moving (playing sports/walking/cycling/rowing/tennis etc) will be a great place to start.
High protein diet - the main role of protein is to help you feel fuller for longer, boosts your metabolism and is one of the main components of building muscle. There is not many more reasons you should need to do this. You should aim for anywhere between 1.2-1.6g of protein per kg of body weight.
Drink plenty of water - very important to avoid dehydration, a drop in as little as 2-3% can lead to symptoms of dehydration, water also helps with digestion as well as curbing your appetite.
Prioritise sleep where possible - so much easier said than done but we should be aiming to get between 7-9 hours sleep per night.
Record/track your diet - by keeping yourself accountable or sharing this information with a trainer can keep you on the straight and narrow especially if you are prone to slipping off your diet plan. If you don’t have a trainer tell a friend, if you don’t have a friend to keep you accountable get a trainer!
Replace your full fat drinks with zero calorie alternatives - for example swap out coke for coke zero, pepsi for pepsi max etc.
Be creative with your meals - you don’t need to eat chicken rice and broccoli to lose weight, add herbs and spices to your dishes along with plenty of veg to keep things interesting.
DO NOT DO FAD DIETS - stay away from the ‘latest diet trend’, stay away from weight watchers and slimming world, stay away from anyone that tells you to have a drink instead of food for a meal. Just take accountability for yourself and control what you are eating.
If you are someone who struggles with this just drop me a message and I would happily coach you through the process, having already helped 100’s of people lose weight, build muscle and change the way they not only look but how they see themselves too.