It is easy to gain weight by indulging in delightful food but it becomes extremely tedious to lose that fat. The individual may be willing to go to any lengths for becoming slim again. He/she tends to try on various tricks, tips, hacks, shortcuts advertised all around. When it comes to shedding off some extra kilos of weight, everyone has some advice to offer. But such advice might not always work for the better.

Constant dieting, weight loss sessions, gym, exercises etc. seem to be the only way of managing weight effectively. Let us tell you a few more secrets.

Here are few weight management tips and techniques which are tried and tested by experts.

Drink lots of water

Experts claim that water is a great catalyst for losing weight. It’s true. Water can help in shedding off weight naturally while improving the overall texture of the skin. There was a study conducted to establish this cause and effect. The study stated:

Drinking 500 ml of water increased metabolic rate by 30%. The increase occurred within 10 min and reached a maximum after 30-40 min.

The increased metabolism helps an individual in burning some extra calories.

Another study published in Obesity journal by Dr. Peter Janiszewski showed that consuming half a liter of water before any meal helps weight loss. People tend to eat lesser, lowering their calorie intake. Having a glass of warm water with honey and a dash of lemon makes one lose out on weight quickly.

Studies show that warm water with honey cuts down the deposited fat on the belly. The added lemon metabolizes fat, detoxifies the liver and speeds up the metabolism rate.

Pay attention to the quality of food

Experts say that instead of paying attention to the calorie count, one should pay attention to the quality of food. The ‘calorie count’ approach only takes care of the calorie intake but disregards the effect of food on the individual’s body and metabolism.

It is wiser to cut out on all sugary drinks like soda. The sugary drinks also aggravate the production of belly fat. It is always better to stick to the basic healthy diet. Cooking with coconut oil is considered to be a healthier option over other oils. Coconut oil reduces more boosts up metabolism rate. Another instance is, having green tea daily helps in weight reduction.

Fibrous food helps in controlling hunger and managing weight over a long term. One should never go ahead to buy diet food. Instead of that, one must choose healthy food, rich in nutritional value. For instance, vegetable juices, salads etc. can be used as a replacement for a one-time meal. Also, do inquire about how the food was specifically made.

Don’t let hunger change your diet

People often give up on diet because of the temptation. They prefer having a ‘cheat day’ to indulge their senses. This often deters them from their diet plan. The cheat days occur more frequently and the individual lets the diet plan take a back seat. It is imperative that whatever diet plan one chooses, one should not give up on it because of hunger or temptation.

Hunger is the major reason why people can’t seem to stick to a diet chart for more than few weeks. The lesser you eat, the more hunger-inducing hormones are secreted by the fat cells which boost up the appetite. Instead, it is always advisable to eat slowly, savor every bite of food and pay keen attention to the fact when you feel to be full. Overeating is not uncommon. But by eating slowly and listening to your body needs, one can easily reduce calorie intake. For instance, one can eat small morsels of food every few hours in order to cut back on hunger urges.

When it comes to diet charts, low carbohydrates and high protein diets are the best way of losing weight quickly. For instance, carbohydrates like white bread, muffins, doughnuts, bagels etc. can be easily replaced with eggs, Greek yogurt, berries etc. as breakfast. These food replacements keep the body fuller while helping in weight loss.

Set up realistic diet goals

One of the main reasons why diet plans don’t work is because the individual feels that they don’t work. Deciding upon the amount of weight loss one wants to aim for is as important as choosing the correct weight loss diet plan. It is important to understand that body is a complete mechanism altogether which should not be messed up with.

One should not set a vague picture of losing out ten kilos in a month or something that drastic. These type of goals are unrealistic and do not work. In the long run, this kind of goals set one back. In fact, when one does not achieve the unrealistic goal, the individual loses out on self-confidence and eat mindlessly.

It is always better to keep smart and short terms goals like losing two to five kilos in a month. This way, one can stick to the goal as the time passes. For instance, one can easily picture a dress one wants to try. He/she can then aim to fit into that size of the dress. Once the goal is achieved, an individual should work hard on maintaining that figure.

Keep a food diary and regulate eating habits

It becomes important to note down what one consumes throughout the day. This might sound weird to some, but this helps a lot in the long run. When one starts keeping a food index of what one had throughout the day, the individual tends to realize where he/she is going wrong.

By maintaining a food diary, one gets a fair share of an idea about the problem areas in the diet. This helps inaccurate assessment of fitness requirements for losing weight. An individual can easily substitute those changes and make other changes. But be true to note each and every item honestly. Noting down everything along with exact quantity is the best way to go!

Studies show that people who keep a food diary are more likely to lose weight quickly over others. People tend to underestimate the number of calories they consume on a daily basis. For instance, people who consume juice daily tend to miscalculate the amount of sugar added to it. But by keeping the track of it, it becomes easy to judge the results without it.

Always know what to eat and what to avoid. Exercise daily

When a person is aware of the food that goes in one’s stomach, it becomes easier to avoid intake of extra calories. Aerobic exercises like cardio can burn calories easily. In fact, cardio and also improve mental and physical health apart from cutting down the belly fat. Resistance exercises like lifting weights can help in keeping the metabolism rates higher and losing few kilos.

About The Author:

Swaraj Patil is the Founder of Health Culture. Being a part of the health industry, he is seriously committed to living a healthy life. He enjoys portraying his knowledge and sharing his experience within this niche, in the form blog, He tries to write whenever he gets free of his busy schedule. His goal is to take Health Culture to the next level, making few lifestyle changes on the way to optimal health.