1. Drink plenty of water
Our bodies often confuse hunger with thirst. So, the next time you feel hungry, try drinking some water.
If you're still after about 10-20 minutes, then it’s time to eat something.
1. Drink plenty of water
Our bodies often confuse hunger with thirst. So, the next time you feel hungry, try drinking some water.
If you're still after about 10-20 minutes, then it’s time to eat something.
2. Wait 10 minutes before you respond to hunger pangs
Research has proven that the desire to eat something lasts an average of 10 minutes and then goes away.
Therefore, as soon as you feel the urge to eat something, start a ten-minute timer in your head.
It is advisable that you do some useful activity during this time to distract yourself.
3. Avoid drinking carbonated/fizzy drinks
The harmful effects of drinking carbonated drinks are widely known.
Just one litre of cola contains no less than 90 g of sugar, which can easily negate any progress you make towards getting fit and staying healthy.
It's best to stay away from these and subtitute it with healthier and more refreshing alternatives like, homemade iced tea or lemonade.
4. Take a break from sitting
Studies show that a lot of the diseases and obesity-related health disorders that are quite common these days are caused by the sedentary lifestyle that we follow.
Sitting for long hours on end without any physical activity slows down your metabolism and makes you lethargic.
A good way to combat this would be to take quick walk up to another floor of your office or even stretching your legs by walking around once every few hours.
5. Snack on popcorn while at the movies
It would be interesting to note that plain popcorn, without any additives, is half as fatty as other snack variants like caramel, salted, sweet, and cheesy popcorn.
It also contains antioxidants and cellulose, which are an important part of a healthy diet.
6. Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator
If you don't have time to go to the gym or exercise, simply take the stairs wherever possible.
Going up and down a staircase for a total of 15 minutes can help you expend 150 calories. If you do this every day, you can burn 1,050 calories a week.
7. Eat foods rich in protein
One of the best things about protein is that it keeps you feeling full for longer. So if you eat foods containing high protein and less fat for breakfast and lunch, you're much less likely to end up overeating at dinner.
8. Quit drinking alcohol
Apart from the fact that alcohol stimulates your appetite, it’s also laden with calories. A glass of wine contains 85 calories, whereas a beer has 150-200 calories.
So staying off the booze can help you stay fit and keep your liver in great shape too!
9. Go bowling
A great alternative to doing going outside for your exercise in cold weather, is to go bowling. Two hours of this unhurried game can rid you of 500 calories.
10. Use a smaller plate
Eating your food off a smaller plate is always better because your plate looks fuller with lesser quantity of food.
Studies have shown that we eat 22% less food if we use a plate that’s 5 cm smaller in diameter mostly because your mind is tricked into thinking there's more food on your plate, thereby reducing your chances of overeating.