3 Ways on How to Lose Weight Super-Fast (Especially After a Holiday Season)

Did you gain some extra pounds after the Christmas festivities?

Majority of people did as they could not resist that mouth-watering fat turkey, fat-dripping goat rib, pints of endless beer, the Christmas cake and endless sugary sodas and juices.

Many times, after a holiday season or vacation, most people inadvertently gain undesirable weight as a result of over-indulgence.

Check your waistline and weighing scale now and you may not believe what you see.

To lose the extra weight fast, here are three easy ways that can help you go back to your former or better waistline.

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#1 Reduce refined carbs and sugars

Refined carbs are grains and sugars whose fiber and nutrients have been removed. Avoid them at all costs and go for whole grains like whole meal flour, brown bread and brown rice.

This will help you to lower hunger pangs while at the same time making you gain less calories. Your body will instead result to using your stored fat.

The recommended daily intake of calories is 2000 for women and 2500 for men. Eating 500 calories less will definitely lead to a weight loss. Learn how to calculate your calorie intake here.

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#2 Increase your daily intake of protein, fat and veggies

Protein

This food group helps in health conservation and building muscle as you lose weight. Otherwise you may seem skinny and appear to suffer from cachexia, a wasting syndrome.

Though there are many factors to consider, an average of 2 grams per kg of body weight should suffice. This translates to 52 to 70 grams per day for a person of about 185 pounds (83 kg)

The proteins assist to reduce cravings as you feel full hence avoiding snacking.

Good food rich in proteins include beans and legumes, meat, fish, eggs and chicken.

Veggies, fruits & Fats

These help to check your appetite. Leafy green vegetables and fruits affect blood sugar levels positively while lowering digestive problem risks.

Easily available and inexpensive veggies include:

·??????Lettuce

·??????Cucumber

·??????Kale

·??????Cabbage

·??????Broccoli

Best fruits for weight loss are:

·??????Apples

·??????All types of berries

·??????Kiwifruit

·??????Grapefruit

·??????Stone fruit

·??????Passion fruit

·??????Avocado (has good fats for good cholesterol)

Fats

The best cooking fats associated with weight loss include:

·??????Canola oil

·??????Olive oil

·??????Flaxseed oil

·??????Avocado oil (good in monounsaturated fat)

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#3 Exercise

The need for exercise is paramount. Though most people don’t have the time for exercise, this is key for meaningful weight loss.

Weightlifting three to four times weekly can help you burn calories fast. Start with light lifts and it’s always good to progress with the aid of an instructor for a perfect and gainful weightlifting program.

Cardio is much easier for many people and will also give you great results. A brisk walk daily for 30 to 45 minutes is ideal. Aim to take 8000 steps daily. There are good apps that can help you to keep track of your steps. These can be downloaded on your phone. Pacer pedometer and step tracker, available on google play store, is one among the best.

Other cardio options include jogging and cycling.

Combining weight lifts and cardio can give you awesome results.

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Other Tips

As much as these three steps can lead you to your ideal weight loss, here are extra tips that will accelerate your journey to that cherished figure:

·??????Don’t miss breakfast. Make sure you have big portions of protein. This will decrease your hunger hormones during the day

·??????Avoid processed juices and sugary drinks, cakes etc. You can instead take fresh fruit juices, coffee and tea (in moderation) and water (in plenty)

·??????Prefer foods with high fiber like seeds and nuts, whole grains and lots of veggies

·??????Eat slowly; Chew for longer moments. This will help you know when full to avoid eating a lot. It also triggers hormones that reduce weight

·??????Don’t skip any meals in between the day

·??????Use smaller plates- It gives the impression of getting fuller fast. Have it partitioned if possible- have more veggies and proteins and less carbs

·??????Become active even when not exercising. Walk around, do gardening a bit if you are able to

·??????Practice Yoga. It helps in stress management hence weight loss

·??????Avoid high stress levels

·??????Get good sleep daily preferably 7 to 8 hours to avoid diseases and other disorders

·??????Spice up the food a bit. Cayenne pepper may increase ability to burn fat. Other variants like turmeric and ginger are also good.

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Final thoughts-New year resolution.

This is the time to make your new year resolutions, and popular among them for most people, is weight loss for a new you in the new year.

If you keep to the steps outlined above strictly, you are bound to get some progress. Just do it, not for one month as most people do, but observe the regime throughout 2023.

By December 2023, you will be thankful when you look at your figure.?