How to lose weight easily: 8 interesting tips
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Ilive presents a list of small tricks that help to lose weight, and do not gain lost pounds again. A list of recommendations was prepared by joint efforts of nutritionists, psychologists, fitness trainers, as well as women who, by their own example, proved the effectiveness of the implementation of simple daily rules.
Leave dishes on the stove
Of course, a dish beautifully laid out on a plate in the center of the table not only captures the look, but also stimulates the appetite. That is why nutritionists recommend to serve cooked meals portion by part, and not to put everything on display. Thus, you can save yourself from overeating, because it is very easy to taste and pour additives, if the dish is decorated with a dish that exudes a magnificent aroma.
Sweet morning
Dessert for breakfast - for sure the dream of any sweet! It may seem incredible, but starting the morning with dessert, you can lose those extra pounds. Scientists from Tel Aviv University conducted a study, half of whose participants received in addition to the usual meal of sweets. It turned out that those volunteers whose morning was sweet, for eight months of research lost 16 kilograms more than those who received less carbohydrates for breakfast. Is it worth it to embarrass yourself in your sweet desires?
The pursuit of excellence
Under this notion, nothing more than buying a dress for a size or two less, depending on how much you want to lose weight. The ladies who helped the specialists develop this list confessed that this point is very effective, and also motivates and motivates the will power.
Do not look tasty advertising
Researchers from the University of California recommend to avoid watching commercials that contain information about high-calorie foods. In principle, this applies to culinary shows. At least, watching this on an empty stomach is certainly harmful, because, most likely, you instantly will pull straight to the refrigerator.
Fist fight with weight
If you feel that your stomach has talked with you and asks him to feed, squeeze your fists harder than thirty seconds. No, you do not have to beat yourself. Such a simple manipulation will allow you to better control your desires and impulses due to muscle tension. At least, according to experts, the study of which is published in the journal Consumer Research.
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Set the right goals
If you want to lose 10 kilos, do not set yourself the task of simply losing 10 kilograms. It will be much easier for you to achieve your goal if you do not focus on the number 10, but work on each individual kilogram, and so step by step you will bring your body to the desired shape.
Reduce portion
It is not necessary to separate in the diet from the whole family and conjure over special dishes to lose weight. Eat the same as eating all the family members. Just cut your portion. If you can not cut it by eye, then small plates will come to the rescue.
Visualization
Dream about your new appearance and imagine it in your mind. Over time, your brain visualizes your desires, which will help you achieve your goal.