Most often than not, you will read an article that states “Eat this 1 food and lose weight” but the problem is if you do have weight problems changing 1 thing really won’t give you the results you so desperately want.
It’s like a person going to McDonalds ordering a hearty meal accessorized with a cola light…you get the picture.
Lets hit the road with these 7 Weight Loss tips, which are scientifically backed and really easy to apply in your life to lose those unwanted pounds.
1. Get Good Quality Sleep
These days life is fast paced and time is so precious…and the first thing we will sacrifice is sleep. It’s a fact people sleep less than 50 years back. Just have a look at the graph below:
There is a link to Short Sleep Duration and Obesity in Children and Adults, in fact it is linked to an 89% increased risk in children, and a 55% increased risk in adults. If you want to lose weight then sleep is crucial.
Here are a few other benefits if you sleep well:
- Good Sleepers Tend to Eat Fewer Calories
- Poor Sleep is Linked to Depression
- Poor Sleep is Linked to Increased Inflammation
- Good Sleep Improves Concentration and Productivity
- Poor Sleepers Have a Greater Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
- Good Sleep Improves Your Immune Function
- Maximize Athletic Performance
2. Drink Coffee
Good quality coffee is full of antioxidants and has the ability to increase fat burning by up to 10 to 29 %. Click here & here to view the studies.
However, let’s not overdo it with the coffee 🙂 And avoid the sugar.
3. Use more Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil has been called the new miracle and trust me it is a miracle oil, used for wrinkles, curing gingivitis, stretch mark cream and so much more… This oil contains medium chain triglycerides which are metabolized differently by your body than other fats.
- Medium- versus long-chain triglycerides for 27 days increases fat oxidation and energy expenditure without resulting in changes in body composition in overweight women.
- Greater rise in fat oxidation with medium-chain triglyceride consumption relative to long-chain triglyceride is associated with lower initial body weight and greater loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue.
However, replace Coconut Oil with the oils you are cooking for better results.
4. Avoid Added Sugar
Added sugar is a huge problem. You see the problem is that we don’t even realize that we are consuming them. Check your labels (even “health foods”) for hidden sugar under the ingredients such as dextrose, maltodextrin, maltose, caramel etc
Consumption of sugar is strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
5. Stay Clear of Refined Carbs
The truth of the matter is that refined carbs are basically sugar and have no valuable fiber or nutrition. These include foods like bread, pasta, doughnuts etc. These refined carbs have a very high glycemic index and spike your blood sugar quickly, and will eventually result in cravings and hunger pains after a few hours of consumption.
- High Glycemic Index Foods, Overeating, and Obesity
- Effects of dietary glycemic index on brain regions related to reward and craving in men
- High-glycemic Index Foods, Hunger, and Obesity: Is There a Connection?
6. Eggs = Fat Loss
That’s right – In a study 30 overweight to obese women had either a breakfast of eggs or bagels. The same amount of
calories for both the eggs and bagels. The women who had the eggs felt satiated and ate less calories for the next 36 hours. Click here to view the study.
In a similar study: Egg breakfast enhances weight loss which lasted for 8 weeks. People who ate eggs for breakfast experienced weight improvements compared to the same amount of calories from bagels.
The people who ate eggs:*
- Lost 65% more body weight.
- Lost 16% more body fat.
- Had a 61% greater reduction in BMI.
- Had a 34% greater reduction in waist circumference
The simple fact of the matter is that eggs are very good for you and probably one of the healthiest foods out there.
7. Follow a Low Carb Diet
Chances are if you follow a low carb diet you will lose 2 to 3 times as much as a standard low-fat diet… and the added benefit is you would improve your health markers significantly*.
Click here for more information.
* Disclaimer: Individual results may vary from one person to another
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