Following a super strict diet or spending every moment of the day in the gym are the only ways to lose weight. However, what is the use of going through so much hard work when at the end of the fight you are going to end up gaining all the kilos you lost or, worse, gain more kilos than you lost? Sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? Hard work pays off for a short period of time and then the results are reversed in no time.

To ensure that you reap the rewards of your hard work, you don’t need to take the hard road all the time, you can take the easy solutions and still be fit. In fact, you may be able to lose weight with small changes to your lifestyle. It’s time we bust the myth.

Clearly those many fad diets work to lose weight fast, yet these diets and exercises leave you feeling hungry and deprived.

To keep the pounds off once and for all, it’s better to do it slowly than quickly. (Slow and steady wins the race, remember?)

Experts have also claimed that you can lose pounds without going on a “diet.” The key is simple adjustments to your lifestyle.

Simple lifestyle changes to lose weight are the easiest changes you can make once in your life to lose weight.

So here’s the plan, the outlines of which significantly reduce your appetite, make you lose weight (without hunger), and improve your metabolic health.

1. Reduce consumption of sugars and starches – This is the most important step: reduce sugar and starches (carbohydrates). Once done, this reduces your hunger levels and therefore you end up eating fewer calories. So instead of burning carbohydrates for energy, your body begins to feed on stored fat. It also lowers insulin levels, which causes the kidneys to remove excess sodium and water from the body. This further reduces bloating and unnecessary water weight.

two. Eat Proteins, Fats and Vegetables – Every meal you eat should be a source of protein, a source of fat, and vegetables (low carb). The best sources of protein are meat, fish and shellfish, and eggs. High-protein diets have been shown to reduce cravings and obsessive thoughts about food and thus cut the desire for late-night snacking in half. Don’t think twice about filling your plate with low-carb vegetables. A diet based on meat and vegetables contains all the fibers, minerals and vitamins that keep you healthy. Your source of fat can be olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and butter. If you were to try a low-carb and low-fat diet at the same time, the diet would fail.

3. Lift weights 3 times a week – It is not necessary to exercise to lose weight, however, it is recommended. The best option is to go to the gym 3 times a week or 4 at most. All you need to do is warm up and lift some weights. When you lift weights, you will burn calories and also keep your metabolism from slowing down, which is a common side effect of losing weight. If lifting weights is out of the ordinary, you can always do some cardio, like walking, jogging, running, biking, or swimming.

In addition to changes to your diet, there are some tips for changing your lifestyle to lose weight. These tips are more likely to act as a catalyst in your weight loss.

1. Drink water half an hour before meals.

2. Drink coffee or tea.

3. Eat your food slowly.

4. Weigh yourself every day.

5. Get a good night’s sleep. Every night (Very important)

6. Add more steps to your routine. (walk 10,000 steps per day)

7. Eat breakfast every day.

8. Close the kitchen at night. (You don’t want to get into mindless snacking or late night snacking)

9. Drink water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

10. Avoid doing anything else while eating.

Conclution

When you lower your carbohydrate and insulin levels, you change the hormonal environment and cause your brain and body to adjust to the new changes. This leads to reduced appetite and hunger and thus eliminates the reason most people fail with conventional weight loss methods. These methods have been shown to help you lose weight 2 to 3 times the weight of a typical low-fat, calorie-restricted diet.

Adding green tea to your list of lifestyle changes for weight loss is also recommended. Green tea has been shown to be associated with several health benefits, including weight loss, due to its rich nutritional and antioxidant composition. It is beneficial for weight loss by helping the body’s metabolism to be more efficient. To complement weight loss, 2-3 cups of green tea a day will suffice. Try these methods and you will surely achieve your body goals.

Good luck!