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Weight loss tips for women

- Mindful practiced: Source: www.healthline.com

Women’s weight reduction is influenced by a variety of factors, including diet and activity. Research shows that anything from poor sleep to stress levels can affect appetite, metabolism, weight, and abdominal fat. Fortunatel­y, a few minor adjustment­s to your regular routine can result in significan­t weight loss.

A few weight loss tips for women include:

Reduce your intake refined carbohydra­tes: of

Refined carbohydra­tes go through a lot of processing, which reduces the quantity of fiber and nutrients in the product. These foods raise blood sugar levels, make you hungry, and are linked to gaining weight and belly fat. As a result, processed foods like white bread, noodles, and prepared foods should be avoided. Choose wholegrain foods such as oats, brown rice, and quinoa.

Make resistance training a part of your daily routine:

Resistance exercise promotes muscle mass and endurance. it’s especially good for women over 50 because it boosts the number of calories burned at rest. It also protects against osteoporos­is by preserving bone mineral density. Lifting weights, using gym equipment, and doing body-weight exercises are all easy methods to get started.

eating should be

Reducing external distractio­ns throughout your meal is part of mindful eating. Slowly chew your meal and pay attention to how it looks, appears, smells, and feels. This approach encourages healthy eating patterns and is an effective tool for weight loss. According to research, eating slowly can increase fullness and lead to large calorie reductions.

Fiber is good for you:

Increasing your fibre intake is a frequent weightloss approach that helps to decrease stomach emptying and helps you feel fuller for longer. Without making any other dietary or lifestyle modificati­ons, increasing dietary fiber intake by 14 grams per day was linked to a 10% reduction in calorie consumptio­n and a weight loss of 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg) over 3.8 months. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole cereals are all high in fibre and can be included in a healthy diet.

plates: Make use of smaller

Changing to a smaller plate size will benefit weight loss by encouragin­g portion control. Although the evidence is sparse and contradict­ory, one study found that people who ate with a smaller plate consumed less and felt more pleased than those who ate with a larger dish. Using a smaller plate can also help you control portion sizes, reducing your risk of overeating and keeping your calorie intake in check.

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