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How to lose weight - Diet & Exercise

    


    When it comes to slimming down, exercise and diet matters a lot, you can lose weight with diet alone, but exercise is an important component. When you're active, your body uses energy (calories) to move, helping to burn the calories you take in with food you eat. Cleaning the house, making the bed, shopping, and gardening are all forms of physical activity but Exercise, on the other hand, is a structured form of physical activity that you do on a regular basis. Beyond burning fat, people shouldn't forget that exercise improves the quality of your sleep, lowering your cholesterol and reducing your stress level.

What should you eat?

  •    Eat a high protein breakfast Eating a high protein breakfast could help reduce cravings and calorie intake throughout the day.
  •   Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables They contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are good for your body. They also add flavor and variety to your diet.
  •  Nuts contains protein and fiber which can help explain their influence on body weight. They also contain heart-healthy fats and other beneficial nutrients.   
  •   Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, fats and essential nutrients, like vitamin D and choline. It's the protein, and the time of day we tend to eat them, that especially makes them a powerhouse for weight loss. Eating a high-protein breakfast.
  •  whole grains like whole-wheat pasta, brown rice contain fiber to keep us feeling satisfied.  In addition our bodies and brains prefer energy from carbohydrates, so consuming these foods along with protein and healthy fats can reduce cravings for refined carbs and sugar, which can help sabotage weight-loss efforts.
  • Avoid sugary drinks because empty calories from sugar aren’t useful to your body and can hinder weight loss.

  What’s the best  type of exercise for weight loss

  To lose weight there are three main types of exercise for weight loss and they are: cardio exercise, strength training, and flexibility or stretching. To lose weight more effectively, incorporate all of these types of activities into a complete program. When you create a balanced workout schedule and a nutritious, balanced eating plan, you're likely to get better results and feel healthier.

CONCLUSION

It is important to maintain hydration levels before, during and after exercise to optimize performance and recovery Eating quickly can lead to weight gain, while eating slowly makes you feel more full and boosts weight-reducing hormones. Improving your diet and exercising regularly are two of the easiest steps. No matter how small you start you can make a change and an improvement in your life.


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