The journey toward weight loss is often challenging, requiring both time and dedication. It is crucial to prioritize health during this process, focusing on fat loss rather than muscle loss. For those aiming to achieve significant weight loss, seeking professional guidance is highly advisable. Conversely, if your goal is to shed a few kilograms or adopt sustainable fitness habits, consider the following adjustments that have proven beneficial for beginners:
1. Avoid diets that are not sustainable for the long term.
2. Reduce sugar and junk intake. Have a cheat meal once a week only.
3. Eat home-cooked meals. Stick to eating what is cooked at your home. But be mindful and remember how much you eat matters as much as what you eat. So be mindful of the quantity you put on your plate
4. Add more colours to your plate by putting vegetables. Salad with your lunch every day is a must.
5. Swap your unhealthy snacks with makhana, dry fruits, fruit or bean salads, etc. Again remember that quantity matters.
6. Walking 10k steps daily. You can also join a gym or any other activity you like, but workout at least 3 to 4 days a week.
7. Hydrate. Drink a minimum of 2 litres of water
8. Get a good 6-7 hours of sleep.
9. Try meditation to relieve stress.
Never go on fad diets as they might produce instant results, but once you stop them, you will gain all the weight back, sometimes even more than what you lost.
