12 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Diet or Exercise Part 1

12 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Diet  Part 1

Sticking to a conventional diet and exercise plan can be difficult. However, there are several proven tips that can help you “mindlessly” eat fewer calories.These are effective ways to reduce your weight, as well as to prevent weight gain in the future.Here are 12 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise. 

1. Chew Thoroughly and Slow Down

Your brain needs time to process that you’ve had enough to eat.Chewing your food better makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with decreased food intake, increased fullness and smaller portions ,How quickly you finish your meals may also affect your weight?
A recent review of 23 observational studies reported that faster eaters are more likely to gain weight, compared to slower eaters .Fast eaters are also much more likely to be obese. To get into the habit of eating more slowly, it may help to count how many times you chew each bite.

NOTES  : Eating your food slowly can help you feel more full with fewer calories. It is an easy way to lose weight and prevent weight gain. 

2. Use Smaller Plates For Unhealthy Foods

The typical food plate is larger today than it was a few decades ago.

This is unfortunate, since using a smaller plate may help you eat less by making portions look larger.

At the same time, a bigger plate can make a serving look smaller, causing you to add more food .

You can use this to your advantage by serving healthy food on bigger plates and less healthy food on smaller plates.

3. Eat Plenty of Protein

Protein has powerful effects on appetite. It can increase the feeling of fullness, reduce hunger and help you eat fewer calories .This may be because protein affects several hormones that play a role in hunger and fullness,
One study found that increasing protein intake from 15% to 30% of calories helped participants eat 441 fewer calories per day and lose 11 pounds in 12 weeks, without intentionally restricting anything .

If you currently eat a grain-based breakfast, then you may want to consider switching to a protein-rich option, such as eggs.In one study, overweight or obese women who had eggs for breakfast ate fewer calories at lunch compared to those who ate a grain-based breakfast .

What’s more, they ended up eating fewer calories for the rest of the day and during the next 36 hours.

Some examples of protein-rich foods include chicken breasts, fish, Greek yogurt, lentils, quinoa and almonds.

NOTES: Adding protein to your diet has been shown to cause “automatic” weight loss

Storing unhealthy foods where you can see them may increase hunger and cravings, causing you to eat more .This is also linked to weight gain .One recent study found that if high-calorie foods are more visible in the house, the residents are more likely to weigh more, compared to people who keep only a bowl of fruit visible .Store unhealthy foods out of sight, such as in closets or cupboards, so that they are less likely to catch your eye when you’re hungry.On the other hand, keep healthy foods visible on your counter tops and place them front and center in your fridge.

5. Eat Fiber-Rich Foods

Eating fiber-rich foods may increase satiety, helping you feel fuller for longer.

Studies also indicate that a special kind of fiber, called viscous fiber, is particularly helpful for weight loss. It increases fullness and reduces food intake .Viscous fiber forms a gel when it comes in contact with water. This gel increases the time it takes to absorb nutrients and slows down the emptying of the stomach .Viscous fiber is only found in plant foods. Examples include beans, oat cereals, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, oranges and flax seeds.A weight loss supplement called glucomannan is also very high in viscous fiber.

6. Drink Water Regularly

Drinking water can help you eat less and lose weight, especially if you drink it before a meal. One study in adults found that drinking half a liter (17 oz) of water, about half an hour before meals, reduced hunger and helped them eat fewer calories .Participants who drank water before a meal lost 44% more weight over a 12-week period, compared to those who did not.If you replace calorie-loaded drinks — such as soda or juice — with water, you may experience an even greater effect .

12 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Diet  Part 1

Sticking to a conventional diet and exercise plan can be difficult. However, there are several proven tips that can help you “mindlessly” eat fewer calories.These are effective ways to reduce your weight, as well as to prevent weight gain in the future.Here are 12 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise. 

1. Chew Thoroughly and Slow Down

Your brain needs time to process that you’ve had enough to eat.Chewing your food better makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with decreased food intake, increased fullness and smaller portions ,How quickly you finish your meals may also affect your weight?
A recent review of 23 observational studies reported that faster eaters are more likely to gain weight, compared to slower eaters .Fast eaters are also much more likely to be obese. To get into the habit of eating more slowly, it may help to count how many times you chew each bite.

NOTES  : Eating your food slowly can help you feel more full with fewer calories. It is an easy way to lose weight and prevent weight gain. 

2. Use Smaller Plates For Unhealthy Foods

The typical food plate is larger today than it was a few decades ago.

This is unfortunate, since using a smaller plate may help you eat less by making portions look larger.

At the same time, a bigger plate can make a serving look smaller, causing you to add more food .

You can use this to your advantage by serving healthy food on bigger plates and less healthy food on smaller plates.

3. Eat Plenty of Protein

Protein has powerful effects on appetite. It can increase the feeling of fullness, reduce hunger and help you eat fewer calories .This may be because protein affects several hormones that play a role in hunger and fullness,
One study found that increasing protein intake from 15% to 30% of calories helped participants eat 441 fewer calories per day and lose 11 pounds in 12 weeks, without intentionally restricting anything .

If you currently eat a grain-based breakfast, then you may want to consider switching to a protein-rich option, such as eggs.In one study, overweight or obese women who had eggs for breakfast ate fewer calories at lunch compared to those who ate a grain-based breakfast .

What’s more, they ended up eating fewer calories for the rest of the day and during the next 36 hours.

Some examples of protein-rich foods include chicken breasts, fish, Greek yogurt, lentils, quinoa and almonds.

NOTES: Adding protein to your diet has been shown to cause “automatic” weight loss

Storing unhealthy foods where you can see them may increase hunger and cravings, causing you to eat more .This is also linked to weight gain .One recent study found that if high-calorie foods are more visible in the house, the residents are more likely to weigh more, compared to people who keep only a bowl of fruit visible .Store unhealthy foods out of sight, such as in closets or cupboards, so that they are less likely to catch your eye when you’re hungry.On the other hand, keep healthy foods visible on your counter tops and place them front and center in your fridge.

5. Eat Fiber-Rich Foods

Eating fiber-rich foods may increase satiety, helping you feel fuller for longer.

Studies also indicate that a special kind of fiber, called viscous fiber, is particularly helpful for weight loss. It increases fullness and reduces food intake .Viscous fiber forms a gel when it comes in contact with water. This gel increases the time it takes to absorb nutrients and slows down the emptying of the stomach .Viscous fiber is only found in plant foods. Examples include beans, oat cereals, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, oranges and flax seeds.A weight loss supplement called glucomannan is also very high in viscous fiber.

6. Drink Water Regularly

Drinking water can help you eat less and lose weight, especially if you drink it before a meal. One study in adults found that drinking half a liter (17 oz) of water, about half an hour before meals, reduced hunger and helped them eat fewer calories .Participants who drank water before a meal lost 44% more weight over a 12-week period, compared to those who did not.If you replace calorie-loaded drinks — such as soda or juice — with water, you may experience an even greater effect .