5 Easy Ways to Lose Weight

Losing weight is the goal of many of us. But, it can be difficult to do. There are so many different diets out there, all offering different guidance or quick fixes. It’s hard to know what to do for the best. At the end of the day, the best ways to lose weight, and lead a healthy life, are to eat a well-balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. Unfortunately, with busy lives this isn’t always hard to do.

Walk

Walking is one of the easiest ways to lose weight and add activity to your day to day life.

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Try walking places instead of using public transport or driving. For longer distances, at least park further away from the entrance door. Walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, and walk to the bathroom furthest away at work or school.

Aside from these simple changes, going for a long walk, alone, or with family or friends, can be a great way of getting some exercise, but it is also relaxing and good for reducing stress.

Cut Out Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks might seem like a quick and easy energy boost, which can be needed when you are studying up late at night. However, they are full of sugars, fats and preservatives, and the high will be followed quickly by a sugar crash.

Removing sugary drinks from your diet is one of the easiest ways to lose weight fast. Fizzy drinks are one of the leading causes of obesity. They can contain more calories than a snack, but don’t fill you up, making them empty calories. Drinking water on the other hand can help your body stay hydrated and functioning at its best. Drinking a glass of water with meals will also help you to feel full faster.

Cook Fresh Food

Bright and attractive photo of fresh vegetables on the table
Photo of fresh vegetables on the table

It’s not just fast food that’s unhealthy. Any store brought, readymade meal carries a risk. You don’t really know what you are eating. Most contain more fat and salt than is healthy. Learn to cook from scratch. You’ll know exactly what you are eating and can fill your meals with healthy vegetables and slow release fibers, such as brown pasta and rice. Even homemade desserts and treats can be much healthier than those brought in store.

Find an Exercise You Love

You are much more likely to stick to an exercise plan if you enjoy it. There will be days when you don’t want to exercise and struggle to find motivation, but if it’s more than that and you genuinely don’t enjoy it, don’t force yourself. Try something else instead. Running and swimming are great all-over workouts, but things like yoga and Pilates can be equally good for losing weight, if you stick to them and challenge your body. Exercising is a great and easy way to lose weight.

Eat Fruit

Fruit is a great way to boost your energy levels, lose weight, and improve your digestion. It’s also incredibly tasty and refreshing. If you find fruit boring, try some more exotic varieties, or mix some of your favorites with yogurt or oatmeal.

Losing weight can be challenging, but in the end, well worth it. Small changes will be much easier to stick to than big diets.


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6 responses to “5 Easy Ways to Lose Weight”

  1. Nadine Avatar
    Nadine

    There’s not really an easy way to lose weight. You gotta work HARD. Cutting out the sugars are hard if you’re addicted. Running is hard if you’re overweight and legs and bones ache. Sometimes it’s a losing battle you can’t win.

  2. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    Cut out the sugar and you win the battle.

  3. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Thanks for the tips

  4. Nelson Avatar
    Nelson

    Never an easy way to lose weight but these are still good ways to work hard and get in shape

  5. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    There is never an easy way to lose weight besides surgery, but that’s risky and takes a toll on your body.

  6. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Hello, enough is enough. If we stop these fast food joints from selling greasy fries and sugary drinks, we could cut off obesity in America. Get with the program Joe Biden!

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