Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : February 1, 2016 11:49 AM IST
Even after being consistent and committed to your weight loss plan, are you finding it difficult to lose those last few kilos? These tips by Ms. Althea Shah, Fitness Expert and VP Marketing, Gold s Gym India will help you achieve your desired weight and maintain your weight at the same time.
Eat a protein-rich diet
You may have a hard time shedding weight if you are focussing too much on your calories and not enough on protein. Eat a protein-rich diet as it will boost your metabolism and burn a lot of calories in the process. It will help you preserve the muscle tissue, which is not possible with a low-calorie diet. Here are 10 best protein-rich foods for weight loss.
Lift heavier weights
By lifting heavier weights not only will you burn more calories during the workout, but the effect of all that intense exertion will help you burn calories and fat even after the workout. You will also build lean muscle, which will boost your metabolism.
Perform HIIT
Perform high-intensity interval training as it will help you burn even more calories. Most gym machines have the option to switch from high intensity to low intensity, and you can also incorporate HIIT in all other exercise regimens. The first thing you should keep in mind is to warm-up before you attempt it.
Manage stress
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight comes down to one thing stress management. The overproduction of the stress hormone cortisol reduces your ability to burn fat, preventing you from reaching your ideal weight. So practice these yoga poses to manage stress.
Get a good night s sleep
Make sure you get enough sleep. A poor night s sleep can make you eat an average 500 extra calories a day. In addition to that, lack of sleep will slow down your metabolism and you don t end up burning too many calories. If you had a hard time sleeping lately, check out these tips for better sleep.
Disclaimer text TheHealthSite.com does not guarantee any weight loss through this method as the results may vary from person to person. We recommend you consult your nutritionist and physician before following any of the tips suggested here.
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