BURN FAT THE HEALTHY WAY
From yoga and Pilates to Tai Chi and Zumba, today’s fitness enthusiast is literally facing a problem of plenty. Gone are the days when we stuck to one fitness regime that seemed to work for our body types. But fitness today reaches beyond physical benchmarks such as weight and inch loss.
We often forget that our bodies are a reflection of our state of mind and vice versa. Positive thinking gurus tell you how to change your life by channeling your thought process in the right direction. It works likewise with the body. The healthier your body, the calmer will be your mind, resulting in an overall balanced life. Hence, diet, exercise, and sleep go hand-in-hand; one cannot achieve holistic fitness by compromising on any of these elements.CONSCIOUS EATING
Contrary to popular belief, carbs are a greater threat to weight watchers than fats. However, all macronutrients, when consumed from the right sources in smaller portions, are good for long-term health. For example, consider cars from whole grains like broken wheat (dahlia), oats or brown rice instead of processed white bread. Also, increase consumption of ‘good’ unsaturated fats in the form of peanut butter, olive oil, egg yolks, oily fish, and nuts. Also, if you’re looking to lose fat, don’t make huge calorie cuts, also known as crash dieting. This triggers the starvation mode of your body, thus reducing metabolism and slowing down the process of burning body fat.
A disciplined lifestyle is your greatest weapon in the fight to lose weight and hence, resist the temptation of frequent snacking and opt for several small healthy meals throughout the day. Remember that snacks such as fried and junk foods give your body empty calories that add to your weight. Try snacking on fresh fruit or nuts that nourish and empower you in the fight against weight gain and obesity.
MILD BUT REGULAR WORKOUT
Who says working out needs to be a boring and daunting task? Weight loss experts suggest a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity keep your metabolism in check. Practice a basic workout at home, pick a sport of your choice or just dance to your favorite Bollywood songs, the choice of activity for these 30 minutes is entirely up to you. People struggling with stubborn weight need to engage in a variety of activity so that the body doesn’t get used to any single movement. Begin the week with something light and relaxing like yoga and Tai Chi. Proceed to something more physically exhausting like aerobics or even functional training in the middle of the week. Use the weekends to play some fun sports with family and friends.
ADEQUATE SLEEP
Recent studies have proved that increase in the stress hormone cortisol within body results in a slower metabolism and weight gain. Hence, adequate sleep not only plays an important role in lowering stress levels but can also enhance tissue repair and prevent cell damage. With hectic schedules becoming almost the norm, the need for sufficient sleep cannot be emphasized enough. From improving memory and concentration powers to reversing the aging process and of course, helping weight loss, there are just too many benefits of a good night’s rest.
“While it’s mandatory to get a minimum of eight hours of sleep, I often insist on 10 hours as our lifestyle has gotten increasingly stressful. Avoid all temptations to expose yourself to digital screen at least 30 minutes before sleep. Sleep time is when your body combines all the day’s efforts of diet and exercise and hence, it is essential to get enough sleep to see great results.
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