The nip in the air has sure made us ditch our cottons for something warmer, but that’s not the only change that has come about. Have you noticed how you are much hungrier through the day than you used to be a couple of weeks back. It is true, as the temperatures drop, our bodies tend to enter starvation mode, trying to load up on as much energy as possible, making you feel hungrier often. And with all the drool-worthy ladoos and halwas that are so easily available around this time, all your weight-loss plans tend to take a beating. But not anymore. We all know weight loss, a sustainable one at that, is only possible with a proper diet and an exercise regimen. But you should also be able to create a weight-loss friendly environment around you. Here are some ways to up your weight-loss game in the upcoming season.
Herbal Teas> Rum+Coke
We get it, it is the season of rum and coke, but excess alcohol is closely linked to weight gain too. If you are looking for non-alcoholic beverage ideas that are fun and flavourful, how about trying some herbal teas? These are low in calories and filled with antioxidants that can do wonders for your immunity too.
Eat In Moderately-Sized Plates
Serving food on large plates gives you an illusion that you are eating less, since the food gets scattered. Do yourself a favour, eat out of smaller plates to get a real idea of your portions. Portion control is an integral component of weight-loss that cannot be ignored.
Load Up On Greens
The season comes loaded with many kinds of greens like sarso, methi, bathua. All these leafy greens are full of fibre, and fibre helps keep you full. The fukler you feel, the lesser is the urge to binge and this is very important in your weight-loss goals. You can mix and match, and cook a lot of these greens together owing to their complimentary taste.
Keep That Jar Of Ladoos At A Distance
‘Tis the season of homemade ladoos, badam, gond, methi you name it. The tradition of fusing healthy ingredients in ladoos is age-old. But excess of anything can do harm. In other words, all the ghee and jaggery that is supposed to fortify you will start having adverse effect on your weight, if you keep the jar too close to you. One or two ladoos per day is enough.
Try to have most of your food home
We know the temptation to dig into the hot momos, hot chocolate et al is at its peak right now, but till when will you be hiding the extra bulge underneath that sweatshirt? Try and eat as much as you can, preferably 90 percent of your food home to keep the belly fat at bay. It is also a good idea to avoid packaged and processed food.
