Tired of looking at yourself in the mirror and wondering how you got all those excess fat?
Everyone struggles with their selves and weight gain at some point of their lives. This strikes at any age and is most evident during teenage years. Filipinos are naturally slim but there are those who aren’t contented with their bodies because they’re overweight. Truth is, it’s not really wrong to want to be slim but overdoing it can cost you more than just a good look but good health as well. If you want to lose weight, here are some tips you can follow.
Starving is a No-No
Starving yourself and skipping meals are wrong. If you want to lose weight you do it by eating on time and regulating what you eat. It’s also bad if you choose to each junk food or candies thinking that these aren’t saturated with fat. In fact, if you overdo it with the snacks, you’re prone to gain some fat in all the wrong places. Remember, if you want to lose weight, you should always keep a full stomach—but don’t overdo it.
The 8-10 Glasses of Water Ploy
If you don’t believe adults when they said that drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day is healthy, you should. Studies show that drinking this amount every day can help you lose at least 16-20lbs annually. Imagine how hard it is to lose 5 lbs, let along 1 lb! Besides cleansing your body of harmful toxins, water can regulate metabolism. This will help you, not exactly lose weight, but watch it.
After 6pm Diet = Myth?
Well, some people who do this diet actually lose weight but it’s because they have great control. Nonetheless, you don’t really need this. You can lose weight even if you eat dinner. The trick is, eat 4-5 hours before your sleeping time. Eating right before sleeping will enable you to gain extra pounds. Also, if you eat dinner, lessen the carbs, namely rice. Try eating bread or fruits.
Walking is for Lazy People
It’s true. Exercising is a challenge. There are only about 4 or 5 out of 10 Filipinos, who are able to stick to their daily exercise regimen. Studies show that when ‘exercise’ is mentioned, people cringe and feel lazy to start. It’s because of overthinking – that exercise is hard and time consuming. If you’re one of those people who think this way, you can just try walking as an exercise. Trying to walk at least 1 hour a day can do wonders for you. Because this activity is already a part of our lives, you won’t have a reason to avoid doing it!
Watch What You Eat… and Drink Too
There are a lot of products that claim that these can help you lose excess weight such as drinks and dietary supplements that are said to be packed with medicine that can make you lose weight. It’s not really wrong to try them out but these won’t work unless you exercise regularly. Also, be careful of using diet pills. These might cause some changes in your body. If you really want to be thinner and be healthy at the same time, stick to drinks like herbal tea. These will detoxify your body and in the long run, help you watch your size.