How to lose weight

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Ways to lose weight

Weight loss can be done in three simple steps, as this method relies on greatly reducing appetite and maintaining metabolic health in the body, and that is by following the following: [1]

  • Reducing the proportions of sugars and starches in the diets, thus reducing the percentage of insulin secretion, which works to store fats in the body, which helps in burning fats instead of carbohydrates.
  • Eat a balanced diet that contains protein, fats and vegetables, thus obtaining amounts within the required rate of carbohydrates. Meat of all kinds and eggs are among the most important sources of protein, while the sources of fats are olive oil, coconut oil and butter.
  • Participating in a gym, and doing some sports activities that help burn fat in the body, such as: weight lifting, walking, running, and swimming.
Note: There is no need to calculate calories accurately, but only to maintain a balanced diet.


Weight loss drinks

Honey and cinnamon drink

Drinking honey and cinnamon before bed and upon waking up helps to supply the body with fluids. It also helps in losing weight. It can be prepared by following the following steps: [2]

  • Soak cinnamon sticks in a cup of hot water, and leave it for half an hour.
  • Leave it until it cools completely and add honey.
  • Drink half the amount of the drink before bed, and drink the remaining half when you wake up.


Grapefruit juice

Grapefruit juice is one of the most important juices that contribute to weight loss, as it is used during the preparation of a three-day diet plan in which grapefruit juice is drunk during breakfast in just one day of this diet. [3]


Tips to lose weight quickly

It is recommended to follow some tips to get satisfactory results in losing weight, and these tips include the following: [4]

  • Maintaining breakfast on a daily basis, and it is preferable that it contains large proportions of protein that reduces the desire to eat.
  • Drink a glass of water half an hour before meals.
  • Eat slowly, which helps in digesting food well, in addition to reducing the amount of food eaten.
  • Eat diets that contain soluble dietary fiber.
  • Sleep for adequate periods of time during the day, as some research published by the University of Pennsylvania stated that sleep deprivation for some nights can cause weight gain, as a number of scientists asked people to sleep for 10 hours within two days, followed by five nights of adherence followed by five nights of refreshment And they found that the sleep-deprived group gained around 1.36 kg in weight.


References

  1. Kris Gunnars, BSc (2018-07-16), "How to Lose Weight Fast: 3 Simple Steps, Based on Science" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 2018-02-13. Edited.
  2. JILL CORLEONE, RDN, LD (2017-10-03), “Cleansing Drinks to Lose Weight” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2018-02-13. Edited.
  3. JILL CORLEONE, RDN, LD (2017-10-03), "Three-Day Diet and Grapefruit" , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 2018-02-13. Edited.
  4. Diana Kelly (2013-01-08), "The 25 Best Diet Tips Of All Time" , www.prevention.com , Retrieved 2018-02-13. Edited.