How to Lose Weight Without Dieting

Being healthy and maintaining a healthy weight go hand in hand. However, many people think that the only way to lose weight is to follow some extremely harsh diet. In this case, getting to a lower weight is not healthy at all. It could actually bring damage to a human organism and it most likely will give only a short-term result.

To lose weight effectively and naturally, it is important to avoid overeating as well as make sure to implement healthy solutions into your daily meals. You can read about some of the most important healthy food solutions below.

Don't skip breakfast and make it nutritious

Breakfast if well-balanced and healthy, can boost your energy level for the full day. Find the combination that works for you and stick to it. It could be oatmeal, eggs and a glass of juice. Or salad, porridge, a piece of cheese and coffee. As you have the whole day to go, don't be afraid to gain some extra calories during your breakfast, your organism will be able to use to transform them into energy throughout the day.

Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits

Studies show that most people do not eat enough vegetables and fruits throughout the day, and those are very important for the nutritional component they carry. Fresh vegetables are a source of many vitamins, especially A and C, as well as minerals that are necessary for the normal functioning of the body - potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and others.

Regardless of the time of year, try to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that satisfy hunger and fill the body with carbohydrates, fiber and vitamins, which contribute to effective weight loss.

Include more seafood in your diet

Seafood is rich in protein, but contain significantly fewer calories than the same amount of beef, pork and poultry meat.

In addition to that, Omega-3 fatty acids, which abound in fatty sea fish, are extremely beneficial to health, prevent cardiovascular disease and, most importantly, burn fat even when you are resting.

Protein consumed from seafood curbs appetite, and as a result, the number of calories consumed is reduced, simply because you want to eat less.

Opt for whole grain bread

Since the composition of whole-grain flour includes the shell of the grain (the fiber), almost all products made from it are much more useful than those that contain white flour. It is in the fiber that all vitamins, useful enzymes and amino acids are contained, and the inner part of the grain consists of almost only carbohydrates. Such bread is better absorbed, improves metabolism and is useful for the intestines.

Whole grains are slowly digested, so you don't feel hunger for a longer period, while bakery products made of white flour only tease your appetite.

Fiber is also very healthy for you as it prevents constipation, helps control blood sugar and wards off heart diseases.

Use spices and herbs

Spices and herbs that have zero calorie content contribute to the acceleration of metabolism, thus preventing the deposition of fat in the body. Spicy spices not only burn fat, but also reduce appetite during the next meal.

Drink more water

Start with drinking a glass of water before your meal. As the stomach fill is with water the sense of hunger gets weaker and that helps control how much we eat.

A person may also feel hungry even when he is only thirsty. So, if we will drink enough, we won’t have to eat so much. Water helps eliminate our wastes. It means that the kidneys will no longer retain fluid. We can also reduce bloating in the tummy by a regular bowel movement.

Increase the amount of dairy products on your menu

Dairy products are rich in calcium, which helps to increase your metabolism and, therefore, result in the weight loss.

You need to get at least the recommended daily allowance (1000 mg) of calcium to effectively lose weight without dieting. If you are over 50 years old, your recommended daily allowance goes up to 1200 mg.

Many diary products are also rich in probiotics, good bacteria that helps your organism to digest food and balance your gut flora.

To ensure weight loss opt for low-fat dairy products. Milk 1%, low-fat yogurt and kefir, low-fat cottage cheese will help you not only lose weight, but also prevent osteoporosis (brittle bones due to lack of calcium).