To lose more weight is probably one of the common things most people have included in their 2020 New Year's resolution. Who wouldn't want to have a healthier physique and a body that can make a lot of people envy, right?
Unfortunately, staying fit or losing a couple of pounds after a season of partying, drinking high-calorie alcoholic beverages, and eating different kinds of unhealthy and fatty foods, can be extremely hard. Good thing, experts have tips, which could help everyone reach their goal this year.
STOP DEPENDING ON LEMON WATER TO BURN FATS
Most people think of lemon water like a magical elixir that can make them shed pounds in an instant. But science doesn't back this up, as reported by Body and Soul. Opposing to the belief, lemon water isn't as effective in detoxifying the body.
The best thing about lemon water though is its high vitamin C content. One medium-sized lemon has about 50 mg of the said vitamin in it, which can be good in keeping your body's immunity at its peak. So, you can still drink lemon water, but not just to burn off your fats.
ALWAYS ENJOY A HEALTHY BREAKFAST EVERYDAY
Consuming an instant meal for your breakfast might seem convenient, but is never healthy. Aside from its high-salt or high-sugar content, most fast foods contain high-GI carbs that could cause an instant increase in your blood sugar and make you crave that food even more.
So instead of consuming these foods, better choose healthier alternatives, as advised by WebMD. Though it might take more time to prepare this kind of meal than the latter, at least you will be sure your health and body are not at stake. Furthermore, eating smart carbs like rolled oats or whole-grain bread, and protein such as dairy and eggs, can make you feel fuller longer. This way you will not have the urge to consume a lot of carbs throughout the day.
HAVE ENOUGH SLEEP
Not all people know this, but your sleep routine may affect your eating habits big time. Without enough sleep, two of your hormones won't function properly. These hormones are leptin and ghrelin.
Leptin is the hormone that controls your appetite whenever your digestive tract is already full. Ghrelin, on the other hand, is the hormone that tells your brain whether your tummy is already hungry or not. So be sure to keep track of your sleeping hours. Better rest for at least 7 hours.
Improving one's body for the better is always the best thing to do. If everything seems to get harder, just focus on your goal. You will eventually reap what you sowed. Just press on.
