Diet and Weight Loss | The best diet plan and natural ways of weight loss

[Karenza]

Intermittent fasting

I do intermittent fasting (IF) every day, was obese now have a normal weight and lost mostly fat. Intermittent fasting is not a diet, it's a pattern of eating. It's a way of scheduling your meals so that you get the most out of them. Intermittent fasting doesn’t change what you eat, it changes when you eat. It’s a great way to get lean without going on a crazy diet or cutting your calories down to nothing. Most of the time you'll try to keep your calories the same when you start intermittent fasting (most people eat bigger meals during a shorter time frame). Intermittent fasting also makes your day simpler i.e allows me to eat one less meal, which also means planning one less meal, cooking one less meal, and stressing about one less meal.

Please share how you do this snd wgat are the hours you eat and dont eat

[ians]

Since my last bicycle accident ... i have gone from riding 200 - 300 km a week and eat more and more junk ... i have slowly got bigger and bigger (heavier and heavier)... add in lockdown and the weight has blown out of control ... ( put on 19 kg in total since the bicycle accident)... this time around it is not as simple as in the past ... i dumped all my 40 ...42 ... and size 44 pants and triple xl shirts when i lost 40 kg ... promised myslef i would never get fat aagain ... here i am again ... the same problem ... by the way my weight issue started when i gave up smoking many many years ago while a smoker I never had a weight issue ... and heres the joke ... they say smoking is bad for you ... i have been to the ER more for overweight related issues than lung issues.

Its not the weight that bothers me ... it is how uncomfortable it has become to do anyhting ... how doing anything just becomes a mission ... and no the weight doesnt just go thorugh the roof in 1 week ... it takes time ... you notice around your chin first ... then your lower back then your stomach ... your shirts start getting tighter ... it starts hanging out the bottom of the tee shirt ... you spend more time sitting around watching TV and wasting time on social media.

2 weeks ago i decided to do something about it ... so far i have lost 4 kg ... but more important ...i ti s getting easier to work ...especially climbing around in the roof space ( i have been busy installing all the cabling and equipment for my home automation project)

what is the most important factor about weight loss ...its not the diet or the eating plan ...or juicing or fasting ... the key to weightloss ...buying the dream home ... building an empire ... becoming an engineer ...doctor or even a simple thing like your relationship with your children ... it has to start somewhere ... you have to actually put some effort ... for some it could mean putting a plan together ... others loading an app on their phone to monitor progress and for some of us it just involves getting up in the morning and making an effort or creating a habit.

Buying a piece of gym equipment for R10 000 might get you motivated for a couple of weeks ...but in most cases this wears off and before you know it ... its becomes an advert for sale or dumped on the scrap heap.

My advise to anyone wanting to loose weight ... get fit or get off the pills ... it is not rocket science ... its not a magic pill or a magic diet plan or juice or R10 000 peice of gym equipment ... its you ...it your mind ...you have to take control and make the effort.

If you are really want to loose weight ... wake up 1 hour earlier every single day (because the same ol same ol excuse ... I dont have time) ...put on a comfortable pair of shoes ... ones you have in the cupboard and go walk 5 km come rain or sun ...every single day ... even if you dont change your eating habit ... that 5 km walk will produce results within a couple of days or weeks ... what happens is as you walk more so you automatically start feeling better which then makes you want to cut out the chocolate cake and all the other crap you eat ... if you are younger than 50 ... within 3 - 4 months you will feel like a new person and as i did ... i lost 35 kg the first time i did it ... if older than 50 ... it will take a little longer ... then look into a diet or eating plan which you enjoy ... dont be a fool and start a brocholli diet and hat eit every single day ... if banting blows your socks off because everyone tells you its the best thing since sliced bread ...do it ... you will evolve in time and find what works best for you.

[adrianh]

If you want to lose weight then become a waiter at at restaurant during covid-19 lockdown. You won't eat because you wont get paid!

[Derlyn]

... if banting blows your socks off because everyone tells you its the best thing since sliced bread ...do it ... you will evolve in time and find what works best for you.

If one is overweight, which I was, there is a chance that one is diabetic. I checked this out and lo and behold, I was.

I eat banting not because everyone told me that it's the next best thing since sliced bread, but because there is more than enough scientific proof and evidence that a banting diet kills 2 birds with 1 stone. Your blood sugar level normalizes AND you lose weight at the same time without having to starve yourself and forever feel hungry.

Peace out ... Derek

[African Eagle]

Health is more important than weight loss, I think!

[emanouella]

Weight loss like a boss

Lose weight within 2 weeks

You've certainly heard your fair share of bizarre weight-loss advice over the years, whether it's to drink celery juice every day or to eat weight-loss "cookies" instead of meals. Those tips are frequently offered by people who have no medical training. (In other words, proceed with caution.)
But, just as there is a lot of bad weight-loss advice to avoid, there are also a lot of good, research-backed, and expert-approved solutions.
1. Chew Deliberately
"I teach my customers how to select foods they enjoy, taste each morsel as it enters their mouths, and chew slowly. I tell them to chew carefully and only swallow when the meal is completely chewed. It takes time for us to realize we're full. Eating slowly not only allows us to enjoy our food more, but it also provides us with greater satiety cues.
2. You Bite It, You Write It!
"That's my rule, and multiple studies have proven that food journaling can help you lose weight. One of my clients went on a week-long trip out of town. She stopped keeping a journal and gained 13 pounds as a result. I can assure you that keeping a food log is beneficial!”
3. Work out with anything that moves.
“That's my mantra, and I've been saying it since I fractured my back and became paralyzed from the waist down. It can be done in bed, while sitting, standing, or walking. Simply move. People have the impression that five minutes don't make a difference; yet, every minute does."
4. Keep a Daily Gratitude Journal
"Whether we recognize it or not, our eating habits are frequently linked to our emotions." We tend to go for sweets when we're worried. I encourage my customers that keeping a gratitude notebook on a daily basis can help them cope with stress by acknowledging it rather than reaching for dessert."
5."Get Enough Z's"
Sleep deprivation raises the hunger hormone ghrelin and lowers the'satisfaction' hormone leptin, which can lead to weight gain. When we don't get enough sleep, we crave salty and sweet foods. Why? Because your appetites for greater energy — aka higher calorie — meals grow whenever you sense more extreme hunger. We also know that lack of sleep affects our ability to think and process emotions, so it's easy to link this to a decreased ability to make sensible decisions in many aspects of life, including food. We can reasonably assume that if we flip the coin, we will make better decisions when we are well rested. When it comes to food, that would be a no-no.

[Jennyrose]

So we can slowly adapt practicing yoga and meditation with good and healthy food and most importantly keeping our selves happier. Sleep is also an important aspect. to learn more view my bio.

[JosephElizabeth]

Thanks for sharing, but I don't believe in such methods. When it comes to losing weight, medical advice and support is required.

[Derlyn]

Trying to exersize away a bad diet wont work. Exersize is important, however, is not as important as a good diet. When it comes to losing weight, before you rush out and join that gym down the road, first change your eating habits and the extra kilo's will dissappear without much physical effort. Been there, done that.

[LeeinPE]

What works for one individual, dos not mean that it will be successful with someone else.

We are also way too hard on our selves when it comes to not sticking to certain lifestyle changes...

To me it is not called dieting, or fasting, it is just a simple lifestyle change, and I say simple because all I do is reduce everything.... reduce the calorie intake... reduce my food portions

Always remember to reward your self for sticking to your plan for a few days of the week... have that awesome burger or ice-cream as a reward, but as with everything... in moderation.. and make a cheat meal, not a cheat day.

I always treat myself at least once a week, to whatever I want to have, or crave and I have cut absolutely nothing from my eating habits (notice I don't say diet)

You will slip at times.. we all do, but don't be too hard on yourself, that is the reality of doing something like this....

Also, take that dreaded first selfie, showing you in your glory in your undies... and monitor how those pics change over time... that in itself is a huge motivator, besides the positive comments on your transformation from family and friends

It may be harder for some more than others, but I believe it is over complicated in so many ways, and that is what demotivates people.... keep it simple and effective

[LeeinPE]

Also, walking every single day, just for 20 - 30 minutes is also a huge catalyst in losing weight, together with your calorie intake and portion control...

I also drink water 30 minutes before a meal, and that makes a huge difference with how hungry I am when the time arrives to eat my food.... because then I always eat less, because I feel more full from the water.

The water also assists with rapidly digesting your food faster, which also helps...

As I said, this is always far too over complicated... stick to the basics and you will always achieve your goal, depending on how long you continue with it

[Smiley]

What I've learned, focusing on losing weight with no blood tests to properly measure that what you are doing is right, will have a high success in failure.

More and more reports are coming out re. the populace becoming obese, the right blood test will put one on the right path much faster.

Re. losing weight in a week or two ... I can lose 3-5 kg in 24h, and gain it all back in 24h. No jokes. Did it for fun!

To lose:
1) Go to the toilet, "dump" everything.
2) Drink a lot more fluids. "Dump" it all again.
3) Followed by not eating or drinking anything for 24h.
3-5kg lost.

To gain:
1) Drink a LOT of fluids.
2) Have a few big meals.
3) Have some more fluids.
4) Hold out, don't go to the toilet too fast.
3-5kg gained back.

[Blurock]

Agreed, it is important to watch your weight. Stop snacking and all the bad habits. Everything in moderation, but Friday night is pizza night, red wine and chocolate.
You also have to keep the mind healthy and enjoy life!