It’s a new year and what do we always start to do? Lose weight. We hear it all the time. Did you ever realize how easy it is to gain weight?
Certainly not! Weight gain is a fast process for a bunch of reasons, but losing weight is not. It’s important to acknowledge it and take action the moment your weight is increasing.
Initially, we are reluctant and don’t take this weight gain concern seriously. We continue with our lifestyle, untimely sleep, stress, unhealthy eating, and so on.
We react when we suddenly see the BMI Index shooting up abnormally high, during that doctor’s visit. That’s the indication of overweight.
Doctors will call it obesity. It is pointless to mention the health hazards for someone who is obese.
This excess layer of fat under our skin puts pressure on our body’s internal organs too. Obese people mostly suffer from a common syndrome called Fatty Liver, but there are others too.
Blood Sugar, pressure, or an increase in the level of Triglyceride in the blood are also some universal medical problems associated with obesity. If your weight is over 200 pounds, how will you tackle it?
Are there any fast or super-fast weight loss tips available to shed off those extra pounds quickly? The internet is full of thousands and millions of tips and ideas to lose weight fast.
Similarly, obesity is seen among a large number of people living in our society. Our tips to lose weight quickly when it’s over 200 pounds is backed by science. Let’s explore and follow them to stay in shape and live a healthy life.
Seven proven tips to lose weight quickly when it’s over 200 pounds.
1. Healthy Eating
The first thing where you should focus to lose weight fast is on your eating habits. It is scientifically proven, a significant change in your eating habits helps in losing weight fast.
There are certain areas to look into like what you are exactly eating and when you are eating. Like, what time you are having dinner?
Make sure, you’re cutting down refined carbs immediately. All packed foods, white bread, pasta contain refined carbs.
Don’t eat them when you’re in an emergency to lose weight fast. Instead, include oats, brown rice, and quinoa in your everyday meal. These are whole-grain products and aids in fast weight loss.
Also, make sure to keep a gap of at least four hours after dinner and before you go to bed. This gives time to our digestive system to break the food completely and prevent the formation of fats.
2. Eat Foods High in a Protein
A high protein-rich diet actually helps in weight loss. Eat poultry, seafood, eggs, etc. every day. These high-protein foods will boost metabolism and keep you full. The Keto diet is high in protein and very effective too.
Don’t skip breakfast no matter what you have going on! You should never skip your morning breakfast. If you eat early at night, you’ll automatically feel hungry in the morning.
Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs for breakfast. Increase the intake of food with high dietary fiber. This helps to cut the unwanted fat fast.
3. Exercise
helps to increase your metabolism, therefore losing weight faster. But it is important to know which exercise to do unless you start losing a few pounds every week.
Simple cardio exercises such as running, jogging, etc. are extremely effective. So, start spending around two hours exercising daily and see magical results.
4. Sleep
Have enough sleep. Improper sleep is another major reason for obesity, and it’s backed by science. The reason is if you sleep less, you’ll feel hungry as the ghrelin hormone secretion increases.
This is a hunger-stimulating hormone that our body naturally produces. It eventually makes you eat more.
5. Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is not a diet per se, it’s an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. There are no foods, in particular, you should eat but rather when you should eat them.
You schedule your meals so that you get the most out of them. The schedule depends on each person, some skip breakfast and restrict their daily eating period to 8 hours; your first meal of the day is at 1-9 pm and after that, you fast for 16 hours in between.
Others opt for fasting once or twice a week.
6. Eat your food slowly
In this country, we are always in a hurry because of work, distraction, or simply because of society.
Many don’t have the time to savor or even chew their food. Chew each bite 20 or more times. Those that eat fast gain more weight over time.
Eating slowly makes you feel more full and boosts weight-reducing hormones, giving your body time to recognize that you’re satisfied and full with what you just ate.
7. Drinking habits
The following beverages may help your weight loss. Combine them with a healthy diet and activities:
- Water
- Carbonated Water
- Tea
- Protein Shakes
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Make sure to read the product nutrition labels carefully as to not exceed your calories. At restaurants, ask for low-fat milk, smaller size options, and avoid flavored syrups and whipped cream.
Are you looking to lose weight? What are your tips? Let us know in the comments.
This is some great advice. I do try to work on drinking more water and I try to hit 10000 steps a day on my fitbit. My downfall has always been delicious food!
Delicious food is always a problem!
Those are all great tips for losing weight. The best I think is eating healthy and exercise. Burn way more calories than you consume and you are bound to lose weight.
True! Exercise is a great way to both maintain your weight and/or lose.
What an amazing journey this is, hard but amazing…Thank you so much for the tips.
You are welcome, Chad.
Exercise is so important! I make sure I walk everyday to keep the weight off.
It is, Amy!
I could stand to lose some weight, and I think I will try the periodic fasting plus eating within an 8-hour time frame. Thanks for sharing these tips. Losing weight is so hard.
To lose weight it is a struggle, but doing what works for you slowly, should be a start.
Great tips! Been wanting to try fasting.
Thanks, Kendall.
I have done all of these except the water. While I would love to lose a few pounds, I have been fortunate enough to never critically need to lose weight. I have always been at least a little bit careful about what I eat.
You are very disciplined, Marie.
I have been struggling with my weight for a while. I need to follow these tips.
I’ve struggled all my life, Sherry. I totally understand.
That is some solid advice, thank you!
You are welcome, Ann.
Hhhhmmmm….chewing my food slowly! I admit; this is a challenge for me but I can try it. It’s surely not out of my reach. I exercise daily….2 hours, 8 kilometres.
My husband can’t chew slow either hehe. That’s good that you are exercising.
I don’t weigh like that but my father absolutely and no longer knows which way to go to lose weight. I will make him read your blog post!
Thank your for sharing, Cristina. You father will benefit.
Healthy eating and exercise is paramount when it comes to weight loss. What you want to avoid is developing an obsession which can easily lead to a life threatening eating disorder. I’ve known many people who have went from being heavier to being in danger of death through malnutrition induced by engaging in weight loss.
Correct, anything in excess is a problem.
Even just adjusting your diet to less sugary food and more healthy foods can help you shed the pounds! Although getting into that habit it often the hardest part!
True, small changes and baby steps will get you there.
These are really helpful tips! A total change in lifestyle is really important. Thanks for these tips!
You are welcome, Toni. Yes, it is about a lifestyle change.
I’m not over 200 but nearly there, which is scary because I’m really short. I’ve been doing nearly all of these and so far am down 8 pounds! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!
Congratulations Krysten! Way to go and keep it up.
These 7 tips are really easy to follow. I think getting enough sleep and staying hydrated are important. That would lessen our urge to binge eat and reach for quick, unhealthy snacks. My daughter needs to read this post. She still has to lose that post pregnancy weight.
They really are, Eileen.Good luck to your daughter.
These are excellent ways to shed some lbs. Making sure you change your eating habits and up your activity are both guaranteed to help with weight.
Agree, Tiffany! It’s all about our discipline.
Those are all wonderful tips you’ve got there and totally agree with that. It may seem hard to lose weight but be consistent and the result will be worth it.
Glad you enjoy these Easy Tips to lose weight!
I really needed this! I gained weight during December I need to lose during the new year and use these suggestions
Oh good Nina! Glad they will help you.
I need some good tips to lose some weight. Another that I try to follow is not to eat 3 hurs before bedtime.
Yes, it’s better to eat early.
Obesity can be hard to handle. Losing weight the natural way is even more challenging. I guess it takes a lot of discipline to start and follow thru consistently and so it can give you that healthy body that you wish to have.
It is. It takes a lot of determination, discipline, and strength.
These are basic fundamentals of achieving a healthy body. Not sure if intermittent fasting suits everyone. I know few friend that tried it and didn’t like how it affected their bodies at all.
True, intermittent fasting is not for everyone. I was able to tolerate 12 hours.
I really need to implement some of these tips. I’m definitely going to try eating more slowly.
Yes, eating slower does help.
Great advice. Eating healthily and exercise are both important. Well done
It’s the combination.
Great tips for losing some weight! I love the tip especially about chewing your food 20 or more times.
Yes, it really helps instead of swallowing it quickly.