Best weight loss tips: 10 ways you can lose weight with diet only

Moneycontrol News | August 25, 2024

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Calculate your daily caloric needs based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level, and aim to consume fewer calories than this amount

Caloric Deficit

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Focus on nutrient-dense, whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limit your intake of processed and junk foods high in sugar, unhealthy fats, and empty calories

Prioritize Whole Foods

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Include protein in every meal. Good sources include lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes, and plant-based proteins like tofu and tempeh

Increase Protein Intake

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Practice mindful eating by paying attention to portion sizes. Use smaller plates,  avoid second servings, and be aware  of hunger and fullness cues

Control Portion Sizes

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High-fibre foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes help you feel full for longer, stabilises blood sugar levels, promotes digestive health

Focus on Fibre

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Water is essential for metabolism. Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, leading to unnecessary snacking. Avoid sugary drinks and opt for water, herbal teas, or black coffee instead

Stay Hydrated

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Plan your meals and snacks in advance to avoid impulsive eating. Keep healthy snacks like nuts, fruits, or yoghurt on hand to avoid high-calorie, low-nutrient options

Plan and Prepare Meals

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Cut back on foods and beverages with added sugars. Replace refined carbs like white bread, pasta, and pastries with whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread

Limit Added Sugars and Refined Carbs

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Eat slowly,avoid emotional eating. Identify triggers for emotional eating and find healthier ways to cope, such as exercise, meditation, or talking to someone

Mindful Eating and Behaviour Change

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Make small, sustainable changes rather than drastic diets. Patience and consistency are key

Consistency and Patience