You must not break these rules when you're opting for weight loss

Alisha Alam | Apr 1, 2020, 11:19 IST
People try a lot of different things when it comes to losing weight. While many of them opt for fad diets, many others opt for crazy exercise routines. Most of them might also think that it's better to lose weight first and then figure out how to maintain it. While opting for extreme measures might get you the result you want and fast, in the long run, it's going to be very dangerous for your health. That is why it becomes very important for you to understand that there are certain rules which you absolutely cannot break when it comes to losing weight. Take a look at them.

1. Don't forget about the calories healthy foods contain: Healthy food might be healthy otherwise, as in it might be packed with nutrients and vitamins and antioxidants and so on, but it might also be rich in calories. For example, dairy products, nuts, juices etc are all nutritious but they also contain calories that might put a dent in your weight loss journey. So, no matter what you think is a healthy food, make sure you think about its calories too.

2. Never skip breakfast: A lot of people tend to skip their breakfast when they're on a diet. But honestly, this one's a big no-no. Opting for the right kind of breakfast can not only give you the energy you need to get through the day, but it can also ensure that your metabolism speeds up. Of course, you must be careful about what you eat. Opt for high-protein foods to help get some energy.

3. Burn more calories than you consume: This is very simple to understand. If you eat a certain amount of calories per day, you must ensure that you burn more calories than that. For example, if you've consumed something that amounts to 250 calories, make sure you burn more than 250 calories to get rid of any excess weight lying around.

4. Don't go back to your regular routine: One major mistake people tend to make when they opt for weight loss is that the moment they see that they've lost weight they go back to their regular diet and usual lifestyle. Well, sorry to break this to you, but you absolutely cannot do that. If you used to eat a piece of chocolate cake for dessert every night and you replaced that with one piece of chocolate, you cannot go back to eating cake every day again. The moment you do this, all the weight that you lost will start to make a comeback.

So, now that you know what the golden rules of weight loss are, make sure you follow them properly. Stay tuned for more updates.
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