Let’s face it: no one likes dieting.
Having to rearrange your meals and fill your fridge with healthy-only foods is no one’s idea of a party.
But if you’re trying to lose weight, that’s probably the first thing you do; plan your next diet.
But what if there were ways to lose weight without dieting? We’re here to tell you that it is possible to shed some pounds without restricting what you eat.
And these are the five ways to do so:
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Change How You View Food
To lose weight without dieting, you will need to change how you see food. If you’re more of a “live to eat” rather than an “eat to live” person, you must change that mindset to lose weight.
For example, say you never plan ahead and eat whatever’s available during lunch at work.
Whatever they’re serving at the office is fine (should your company have an office canteen, catered program, or standby food truck, that is). You tend to eat whatever is on offer and also eat out of the vending machine when you feel like snacking.
Odds are, that’s a lot of empty calories that aren’t doing a thing for your health. All it’s likely doing is adding weight to your frame.
Instead, plan your lunches ahead of time. Bring your own sandwich, salad, pasta, whatever you like. But make sure you are portioning it correctly and adding in lots of fruits and vegetables, proteins, and fiber.
These are the foods your body needs to work efficiently (aka – gear it up for weight loss.) All while keeping you full and preempting any office food-hangover.
Hey, it’s not really a diet if you’re not purposely cutting anything out, right?
Consider losing weight by gaining a new nutritional perspective!
Exercise the Right Way
If you already have an exercise routine, that’s wonderful. But if you’re currently on a mission to lose weight, you must ensure you exercise smartly.
Cardio exercises are considered the best when it comes to weight loss.
Surefire cardio exercises to try to burn off the weight include:
- Walking (and jogging/running if and when you feel up to it).
- Swimming (ideal for older adults or people with mobility issues).
- Biking or cycling
- Group fitness classes
- Jumping rope
- Rowing
It’s okay if you’re not a star athlete at first. Take your time and build up your strength. And to prevent injuries and increase your weight loss potential, do some stretching before you exercise.
Prioritize Sleep
Sleep is a crucial component of physical and mental wellbeing.
When you are losing sleep, whether occasionally or frequently, it causes your body to slow down. And your body needs to run efficiently in order to lose weight.
This is why people who do not sleep well tend to have weight-related disorders — their bodies simply don’t have enough fuel in the tank to burn.
Ensure you get to bed at a reasonable hour and that you’re able to sleep seven to eight hours each night.
If sleep is an issue for you, try common better-sleep techniques before bed, such as:
- Turning off electronic devices one hour before climbing into the sheets.
- Taking a warm bath
- Reading a paperback book
- Meditating
- And going to bed at the same time each night.
These simple strategies can help you get your sleep cycle back on track. And once that’s the case, weight loss will come more easily.
Try Cannabis
If you’re unfamiliar with the powers of cannabis, this one may sound a little silly.
Smoking weed gives people the munchies, right? How can that possibly help anyone trying to lose weight?!
But in actuality, specific strains of cannabis can actually trigger weight loss. You just have to ensure you’re using the right type. Which you can learn about in more detail here.
Pay Attention
It’s pretty easy to get yourself into a bad habit that causes you to put on a few pounds.
For example, perhaps you’ve taken on extra work shifts and grab something convenient (and unfortunately, unhealthy) every night for dinner. You just want to eat something to fill your stomach and you don’t have time to really care what it is.
When you go through a period like this, it’s easy to neglect yourself for the sake of saving a few minutes. But this type of self neglect is what fuels weight gain.
Take the time to nourish your body to prevent weight loss and other physical damage. After all, if you don’t put extra weight on, you won’t have excess weight to lose!
Conclusion
It is possible to lose weight without dieting. You just need the right steps to take, planning time, and motivation.
Try these five simple ideas and you will surely be amazed at what you achieve!
