subject: 7 ways to lose weight without having to count calories [print this page] Author: Chris Strogilis Author: Chris Strogilis
When trying to lose weight the counting of calories offers without dispute a great help. But it is undoubtedly a difficult as well as boring task,a task which each of us would like,if possible,to avoid. Hereunder you can find some ways to help you materialize this wish: 1. Learn how to control the emotional eating. Most of us confuse the biological with the emotional hunger. So we use food to feed our emotions rather than our bodies.
For example,is there any prudent man to dispute that food usually plays the role of a substitute for sexual needs? 2. Consume omega-3 fats. Many researches have found various ways with which the omega-3 fats help people to control their weight.
One of the most important ways is the control of the blood sugar and insulin levels.
One good piece of advice is to eat sardines on a regular basis. You will see many benefits and very soon! 3. Try to have adequate and of good quality sleep. 8 hours is a big exaggeration because individual needs differ vastly. I would say,though, that at least 6 hours is an absolute minimum. Quality counts a lot! When we are deprived from sleep there is a hormonal chaos in our bodies which leads to hunger and the consolation of mindless eating. 4. Do not neglect to drink ample quantities of water. Water,besides other benefits,has excellent filling properties.
It is not unusual for our bodies to confuse thirst with hunger. 5. Learn the basics about satiation feelings. The most efficient way to induce satiation is to increase the consumption of protein from clean sources. Eat protein with all your meals.
Try to eat smaller meals and more often. This will keep hunger under control.
Make a strategic use of the also filling fats. Learn to distinguish between good and bad fats. The emphasis should be on monounsaturated and omega-3 fats. 6. It is of utmost importance to learn to eat all natural,unprocessed foods. It is nearly impossible to get fat by eating such foods.
The main cause for the obesity epidemic is the inconsiderate consumption of highly processed carbs and mainly sugar. Cut them drastically and forget about calorie counting! 7. And last but not least is the dire necessity for systematic physical exercise. The real problem is not to lose weight but to lose fat. We absolutely need to improve our body composition which means more muscle mass and less fat. This will guarantee a better life quality,particularly as the years pass. To your health! Chris Strogilis About the Author:
Civil engineer with postgraduate studies in MBA and Marketing.
