Lose Weight without Diet


Numerous scientific studies have proven that diets work toward perfect weight as long as a person follows them, but as soon as the specific food plan is given up the participant is most likely to overeat and gain everything that was dropped. If so, then it is better for the overweight person to try something different, to lose weight without dieting.

Forbidden fruit is always sweeter, so if the chosen diet restricts cookies and sweets, this will be the thing the person craves most of all. The study held by the University of Toronto has shown that dieting women get tempted by cookies and want to eat them more than the others who do not have this restriction.

There are a few good steps a person could follow to lose weight naturally without diet plans.

1.    Eat healthy food. The good fact about eating vegetables and fruits is that it is possible to feast on them as must as one desires because they do not fill up with empty calories while providing nutrients. Vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts have a lot of fiber which expands the stomach making the person feel full with less amount of food. Fiber also prevents the absorption of fat pushing it through the body as an unnecessary element.
2.    Spice your food. It is better to use no- or low-calorie spices like garlic and pepper, however, even such things as ranch dressing, onions, cheddar, parmesan, and taco-sauce will do their job. It has been noticed when people enjoy the flavor and smell of food, they eat less, because they are concentrated on the feelings they experience when the food smells and tastes good. A research presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco has shown that obese people which sprinkled their food with zero-calorie spices lost an average of 30 pounds in six months. The effect of the spices will work even better if the person takes a moment to smell the scent and enjoy every bite of the meal.
3.    Breathe slowly and deeply while eating. The above mentioned step cooperates with this one. Usually people eat and especially snack when they are stressed or busy with something. The scientists at the University of New Mexico recommend slowing down, paying attention to the food and taking time to enjoy the meal. This helps to eat less while receiving a good time and mood from the wonderful dishes. If the person cannot stop, relax and breathe, weekly medication classes would be good teachers of this.
4.    Be easy on salt. Since 1985 salt consumption in the U.S. increased by 50%. Together with it the intake of sweet beverages increased too. Unfortunately people prefer to wash off excessive amounts of salt with soft drinks instead of simple water or unsweetened iced tea. As a result people have empty calories which do nothing but accumulate fat.
5.    Be active. Little walks before bedtime improve digestion of a tasty dinner that should not stay in the stomach for night. They also allow one to relax, breathe fresh air before sleep and watch the nature slow down for the night. If this is not acceptable, anybody is free to chose an activity they want: it can be morning jogging, walking with dogs, playing active games with friends or going to a playground with children.
6.    Get a good long sleep. The researchers at Columbia University Medical Center in New-York have noticed that “sleep deprivation increases cravings for sweets and starches”. As a result night-owls snack a lot while they stay up and increase the body stress. The hormone that is produced by stress makes the body store more abdominal fat.

Rebecca Valentine

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Posted on June 28, 2009 
Filed Under Obesity and Health, Psychology and Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Weight Loss News, Weight Loss Tricks

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One Response to “Lose Weight without Diet”

  1. Caroline on June 28th, 2009 8:39 pm

    I couldn’t agree more with you! Our family loves healthy whole foods and since the Vidazorb probiotics for kids have helped our little boy so much with his food intolerances and Eczema, we are all taking them now! I really see a difference in my weight from changing my lifestyle choices and my probiotic. I do not believe in diets! Thanks for the great article :) Caroline

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