Dieting tips for lazy bones

Even the laziest people can lose weight, here’s how.

LOS ANGELES: If you’ve decided to follow a diet, stick to it. International nutritionist and weight management specialist Izzy Cameron believes that there are things even the most sluggish of dieters can do to keep motivated, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Keep breakfast simple

Dieting does not mean having to prepare intricate food. Sometimes the simplest options are the best. For example, opt for porridge over sugary cereals for breakfast, and make sure you add some fruit so you tick off one of your five pieces of fruit a day, before you even reach your desk. Porridge is easy to make and will also help keep you full until lunchtime.

Exercise versus sleep

Incorporating exercise into your regime is important for healthy and sustained weight loss. However, experts agree that getting the correct amount of sleep is also important when managing your weight. When we are tired, our bodies crave sugar and carbohydrates, and if it’s a case of waking up early to exercise but compromising on our sleep, then you should prioritise getting up later.

Make some simple tweaks to your daily diet

Switch the morning coffee for a green tea - although most of us crave caffeine first thing in the morning, a cup of green tea will boost your mood and kick-start your day. Choose low fat popcorn over crisps for lunch, as popcorn contains an eighth of the fat content that crisps do.

Drink more water

Don’t confuse hunger with thirst, more often than not, that hungry feeling is simply our body’s cry for fluids. Before reaching for a snack, have a glass of water and see if it helps.

Switch the late night snack for a peppermint tea

Drinking peppermint tea before bed will not only stop any late night cravings but will also help you get a better night sleep by releasing the tension in your muscles.

Keep it simple

Soup is a quick and easy meal; what’s more, it’s healthy too. With so many combinations of flavours now available, it’s easy to expand the taste buds and try new foods while also ticking off a couple of pounds a day.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 25^th, 2014.

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