'Eat less, move more': Why this is not a good approach to lose weight and what you should try instead - Times of India

Weight loss: Workout hacks to keep yourself motivated during the winters.

Weight loss story: “Vegetable daliya khichdi and brisk walking helped me lose 18 kilos”

Weight loss story: "I avoided wheat altogether and ate curd, yogurt or buttermilk daily"

Weight loss story: “I lost 23 kilos by running 5-6 kms daily and having warm water"

Weight loss story: "I dropped 100 kg in 10 months with double muscle workouts"

Weight loss: 5 lazy tricks to lose weight this winter

If you are one of those trying to shed kilos for some time now, you must be familiar with this popular approach to losing weight

That simply means that to lose weight you should consume fewer calories and engage in more physical activity to burn the stored fat

In the beginning, everything goes well and you even seem to shed kilos, later due to consuming fewer calories, you would start to feel hungry all the time, leading to overeating, irritability, mood swings and weakness

Honestly, it is more dangerous for your health and weight management in the long term

Cutting down calorie intake isn't a sustainable way to lose weight

You may initially see positive results and shed some kilos

But you might gain the lost weight even more quickly

So, if your motive is to maintain weight after losing it, you need to let go of this ancient approach and adopt some sustainable way to lose weight

It may take time for you to shed kilos, but it will be worth it

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When trying to lose weight include healthy sources of carbs in your diet like vegetables, fruits and whole grains

Eating a sufficient amount of protein when trying to shed kilos, helps to keep you fuller for a longer time

Protein consumption is not only essential for those trying to build muscles, it is equally crucial for those trying to lose weight

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The greatest misconception most people trying to shed kilos have is that eating fat will make them fat

In terms of weight loss, when you eat is as important as what you eat

Eating on time is a necessary lifestyle change that one must make to stay healthy and maintain the lost weight

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