There are many people out there who would love to achieve that perfect body or only to lose some extra weight, but they do not have time for working out or calculating calories. Luckily for them, there is a way of achieving what they want only by giving up some habits and replacing them with some healthy ones.
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We have put together a list with the best ways that help you stay in shape even if you are always in a hurry.
Swap Tinned Veggies for the Icy Ones.
Canned vegetables lost most of their vitamins because of the preservatives and extra sugar that were added. This is why the frozen ones are the best solution. They keep most of their healthy elements and they do not contain any other additives either.
Candied Fruits and also Nuts Rather than Sugary Foods.
You should get rid of the extra sugar in your diet, and the best way to do this is by replacing the sweets, cakes and cookies with candied fruits, dried fruit or nuts. They will replace the sweet stuff from your diet. Be careful though, you should not eat too many of those either.
Consume Fruits Instead of Seeds.
Fruits with stones such as plums, peaches, and nectarines help you reduce your cholesterol level.
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So it is a good idea to choose them over other kinds of fruits. But keep in mind that you should be eating fruits only in the first half of the day.
Do Not Make Use of the Elevator
An easy but really effective way to keep in shape is by taking the stairs instead of the elevator. If you do this, the result will show up in less than a month.
A Hula-Hoop as Opposed to Potato Chips.
If you stop eating in front of the TV in weekends, your waist will become notably smaller in a few months. You can even accelerate this process if you replace the eating with some workouts while you are watching a movie or TV.
Changing High-Calorie Treats.
It is very easy to get rid of a few kilos in just a few months if you replace the high-calorie desserts that you use to eat with some low-calorie desserts such as fruit salad or a frozen yogurt-based dessert.
Say ‘No’ to Fatty Sour Cream
It’s not too difficult to replace high-fat mayonnaise and sour cream with natural or Greek yogurt. This will help those extra pounds to disappear in no time at all.
Choosing the Ideal Coffee.
Black coffee is the thing that may help you lose some extra weight only by choosing it over your daily cappuccino.
Socialize at the Gym
If you never have the time to go to the gym, here is the easiest way you can do that. Organize your meetings with your friends or your work colleagues at the café in your local gym. This way it would be easier for you to find at least 30 minutes to work out.
Snacking Prior to a Dish.
Every single time a person goes to a restaurant, they consume about 1000 calories. To reduce the number of calories you eat at the restaurant, have a nice nonfatty snack before going. This is very helpful when it comes to avoid gaining extra weight.
Aromatherapy
It is known that only the smell of some foods can reduce your appetite. So if you are carving for something sweet just go for fruit like a banana or a pear. Eat it or just smell it, both of these solutions are good…
A Light Soup Rather than the Main Dish.
You will easily get rid of a few kilos if you will choose from now on a nonfatty meat or vegetable soup over the main course.
Meet the Experts
- Dr. Mark Hyman – Dr. Mark Hyman is a leader in functional medicine, focusing on reversing chronic diseases through diet and lifestyle changes. He works with The UltraWellness Center
- Dr. Michael Greger – Dr. Michael Greger is a physician and author, best known for his work on plant-based nutrition and the book How Not to Die. He collaborates with NutritionFacts.org
- Dr. Joel Fuhrman – Dr. Joel Fuhrman advocates for nutrient-dense diets and is the creator of the Nutritarian diet. He runs his own wellness programs.
- Dr. Terry Wahls – Dr. Terry Wahls is a physician and researcher known for her dietary protocol to manage autoimmune diseases. She works with the Wahls Protocol programs.