10 tips to lose weight faster and easier

No magazine, no bestseller list and no health

website without new, revolutionary, unprecedented
diet suggestions: Losing weight quickly and easily
is promised. Sometimes some of these diets do
have some success. And after a short time, the
pounds that you have painstakingly saved will
inevitably return to their original place. This vicious
circle on the rocky road to the ideal figure is called
the yo-yo effect.
It is likely that the one diet that fits perfectly can
never be found. A change in diet for a few weeks
simply cannot bring lasting success. A more
sensible alternative, on the other hand, is to rely
on two proven virtues: patience and persistence.
Sometimes even minor changes in eating habits
are enough, which then have to be adhered to in
the long term with a fixed diet plan. The route to a
new, easier life is anything but complicated. Ten
simple commandments set the direction:
The best tips:
1. Avoid sweets

2. Prefer whole grain products

3. Eat less animal products

4. More vegetables and fruits instead

5. Less sugary drinks

6. Fewer alcoholic beverages

7. Eat slower, chew longer

8. Stop when you're full

9. More physical exercise

10. No crash diet, losing weight takes time

Get to know your body properly

Many middle-aged people who have never had
weight problems suddenly realize that last
summer's clothes just don't fit anymore. After a
certain age, the need for nutrients gradually
decreases. The body gets by with less food. If we
then continue to eat our usual portions, weight
gain will inevitably result. A change in living
conditions can also lead to weight fluctuations.
Just like some diseases that affect the metabolism.
hormone balance
A persistent lack of thyroid hormones (e.g. due to
untreated hypothyroidism ) can lead to a significant
increase in body weight. The falling level of female
hormones during menopause is also often
reflected in noticeable weight changes. Similar
effects occur in men in old age, only the processes
in them are less abrupt.
blood values

Being overweight can affect blood test results over

time. Blood sugar, cholesterol or uric acid levels
are often elevated. These may already be the first
harbingers of diseases that can be triggered by
obesity or an unhealthy diet. Type 2 diabetes and
coronary artery disease are typical examples.
metabolism
There are individual differences in the energy
required to provide a certain service. The basal
metabolic rate (the basic requirement to maintain
vital functions) also differs considerably from
person to person. Last but not least, metabolism is
also a matter of type. Anyone who is constantly on
the move and can hardly endure moments of rest
will probably have few problems with being
overweight. Pronounced phlegmatics, on the other
hand, have a higher risk of becoming fat.

A permanent change
The calorie intake must match the living conditions
and personal constitution. The stable balance
between food intake and requirements must be
approached cautiously. The goal is a permanently
feasible diet plan. Brutal fasting cures tend to be
counterproductive because the organism adapts to
a supposed deficiency situation through starvation
and uses the available nutrients more sparingly.
The faster the renewed weight gain occurs when
more is eaten again. But sheer calorie count isn't
the only factor. Incorrect or unbalanced nutrition
can also lead to obesity.

way of life
An active and fulfilling lifestyle helps in the fight
against obesity. Lack of drive, on the other hand,
can become a problem. Getting slim is a
challenge. Health can also be a major hurdle.
Certain medications can promote obesity. These
include cortisone and some psychotropic drugs.
There is also a familial predisposition to obesity.
But genes alone are rarely the cause of obesity.
Excessive calorie intake or eating the wrong foods
must also be factors. Drinking should also be
mentioned on this occasion. Alcohol and soft
drinks are proven fatteners.

Diets, yes or no?

Diets promise successful weight loss through a
temporary change in diet. In most cases, however,
it turns out that the successes achieved are not
permanent. There is probably no real alternative to
a permanent change in diet on the way to
maintaining a normal weight. A consistent diet plan
or a permanent nutrition plan serve as a reliable
guideline.