All of us are constantly working or looking out for ways to be fit and in our ideal weight window. While we all know that working out and eating right are two of the simplest ways to be fit, there are other things which all of us can concentrate on to be in shape. Let’s look at some of the simple tips which we can follow.
Carb / calorie cycle
- Calorie cycling, also called calorie shifting or intermittent calorie restriction diet, is a eating pattern that helps you lose unnecessary weight
- Rather than consuming a set number of calories everyday, you alternate your intake
- This intake is based on your level of workout and activity throughout the day
- 1800 restricted calories diet
- You burn about 300 calories in one workout session
- On rest days, consume 1500 calories to maintain balance
- Ways to follow cycle
- Control your portion size
- Skip some snack, sweet or drink
- Cut any refined or processed carbs
- Try to stay active
- Benefits of intermittent calorie restriction diet
- It helps increase your metabolism
- Balance your hormone levels successfully
- Helps maintain the energy balance in the body
- Helps reduce bloating and indigestion
- Is very good for brain and stomach
Intermittent fasting
- It is a eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting
- Currently in the health and fitness community this is very popular
- Benefits of intermittent fasting
- Positive intent on your cells and hormones
- Effective weight loss toll
- Reduces insulin resistance
- Has anti inflammatory effect
- Is very good for heart and brain
- Has anti ageing effects, may help increase longevity
Effective use of high energy window for weight loss
- As per ayurveda, your energy is at peak after 2-4 hours of waking up
- However, it also depends on your diet, sleep pattern and activity levels
- Depending on your daily routine, this can vary
- Make sure you make good use of your energy window for effective weight loss
Mix of HIIT and strength training for quick weight loss
- Whenever you work out, keep it a mix of HIIT and strength traning
- Benefits of HIIT and strength training
- Boosts production of human growth hormone
- Boosts metabolism
- Burns maximum amount of calories
- Helps in beta oxidation and fat burning
- Boosts your energy levels and mood
FPPF with portion control
- Fibre-protein-probiotic-healthy fat combination in the right portion control
- Ensure you practice mindful eating
- Eat without distraction
- Eat slowly and chew your food properly
- Respect the place and time of eating
- Eat on a fixed schedule
Maintain the electrolyte balance in the body
- Following are the most important electrolytes in the body
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Phosphate
- Bicarbonate
- Some symptoms of electrolyte imbalance in the body
- Weakness
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Lethargy
- Water retention
- Stay hydrated and maintain the fluid balance in the body
- Drink pink salt and cinnamon water in the fasting window