There are dozens of ways to tackle weight loss. The most popular methods are dieting, going to the gym, running, weight loss surgery, etc.
These weight loss methods for quick weight loss often take a lot of time, research, and money. But if you have a packed schedule and want no-brainer weight loss tips, then this article will help you to get started.
The easiest and least expensive way to lose weight quickly is by removing processed carbohydrates from your diet.
Let’s make one thing clear though: while this method isn’t the most effective for rapid 7-day weight loss, it’s a long term way to lose extra fat and keep it off. Because by removing processed carbohydrates from your diet, you improve your metabolism, your hormones, your blood sugar, and all of these things lead to a healthy weight that your body can maintain.
Why You Gain Weight So Quickly
If your diet consists of simple carbohydrates like pasta, pizza, and bread that’s eaten with little fat or protein, that will result in an increase in blood glucose.
This sugar high is followed by ‘slump’ or low blood glucose that is caused by insulin released to the blood. This is how your body uses the sugar for energy. Low blood glucose levels cause you to feel hunger, and this cycle results in excess calorie intake, producing weight gain.
The Easiest Way To Lose Belly Fat
The quickest way to lose belly fat is to start eating a balance of healthy fats, protein and complex carbohydrates at every meal. Complex carbohydrates include beans, ground vegetables, leafy vegetables, and whole grains.
Eating these foods will help you stay full, further helping you to eat less calories. This means less caloric intake and more usage of the fat that is already stored in your body.
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Foods To Add To Your Diet Now
- whole grain oats
- quinoa
- whole grain pasta
- beans
- nuts & seeds
- ground vegetables (potatoes, pumpkin, yams, etc)
- leafy greens (spinach, broccoli, swiss chard, etc)
Things To Remove From Your Diet
To reduce the complexity of your weight loss goal, it’s important to remove the foods that cause you to gain weight. These foods are:
- Processed sugar and carbohydrates (pasta, bread, biscuits, pastry, etc)
- Vegetable oils
- Sugary drinks, sodas, and fruit juices
- Meal replacements (that also contain hidden sugars)
- Fruits with a high sugar content
There are some fruits that contain a lot of sugar that we should avoid if we want to lose weight. High carb fruits like bananas, apples, and pears should be limited because of their effect on your blood glucose levels.
The best low carb fruits to eat when trying to lose weight are:
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blueberries
- cantaloupe
- avocado
Here’s a full list of the best low carb fruits and vegetables to eat for weight loss.
You Can Also Try Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting starts with choosing a specific time frame within the day to eat. Outside of those hours, the only thing that you will consume is water, coffee, or tea.
Intermittent fasting has so many health benefits outside of weight loss. When your body isn’t always busy processing food, there’s more chance to repair your digestive system, improve mental clarity, heal inflammation, and just rest.
Fasting is also:
1- It’s easier than dieting. It doesn’t require you to clean out your pantry or go on a diet. You can think of it as ‘missing breakfast’ and you’ve already started. You’ll have your lunch and dinner, go to bed, and then miss breakfast (or any meal of your choice) the next day, etc.
2- It’s a good way to consume fewer calories because instead of eating for 24 hours, you’ll only be eating during a specific time frame. You can eat whatever you want, or however many times you want during this window.
Please be aware that while you can get the benefits of this, you won’t be successful if you decide to eat 2 pizzas and 10 pounds of candy every day. Still try to be as healthy as possible.
3- Intermittent fasting can help you to lose weight because you’re approaching fat loss from both fronts- eating less while burning more stored fat. During the fasting period on an intermittent fast, the body will begin to burn more stored fat for energy.
4- It’s a great way to time your meals to ensure that the calories are being stored and used effectively. When we eat often, especially if we eat a high carb diet, there’s always a store of glycogen on hand for the body to use. This doesn’t encourage it to burn fat that’s already there.
Lose Weight Without Going To The Gym
It’s true that what you eat is more important than exercise when it comes on to weight loss. Even if we exercise 7 days a week, most of us still eat at least 14 times per week.
We have to make sure that each meal reflects the results you want to see in your body. By removing processed carbs and staying hydrated, you can can lose over 10 pounds in 4 weeks without doing a single squat.
If you want to take things a step further, kickstart your metabolsim with keto and start burning fat for energy. Read more about the keto diet here- How To Start A Keto Diet.