Tips to lose 3kgs in 1 week without exercising
What's the story
Whether you have an important occasion coming up or simply want to look fitter and feel confident, sometimes you just want to shed some extra kilos quickly.
Although it is not simple, it is possible to lose some weight quickly by making make the right choices.
Here are five tips to help you lose up to three kilograms in a week without heavy exercise.
#1
Switch to liquid breakfast
One convenient way to cut down on your calorie consumption for the day is to switch from a heavy breakfast to a liquid-only meal in the morning.
Replace your first meal with a protein-based shake or Greek yogurt topped with fruits.
These high-protein drinks will keep you full until lunchtime, thereby reducing unhealthy snacking.
This will drastically help reduce your total calorie intake.
#2
Replace 1 meal
While fad diet gurus will keep on convincing you to skip meals, we don't suggest you go that harsh on your body.
Instead, simply replace one meal of your day with a vegetable or salad-based option that will keep you full without adding up too many calories.
Go for healthy vegetable soups or a salad loaded with leafy greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.
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Go easy on your dinner
Typically, our dinner consists of 600-800 kcal, while we don't need anything more than 300-500 kcal to end the day on a healthy note. So, go for a healthy yet lighter meal in the night to keep unwanted calories at bay.
#4,#5
Extend breaks between meals; walk more
Timing: Ideally, we should remain 10-12 hours without food overnight. You can further extend the break between meals by taking your (liquid) breakfast at around 8am and finishing off with a light dinner at around 7pm.
Walking: Besides dietary changes, aim to walk 10,000-12,000 steps every day of the week to facilitate your weight loss plans.
Other tips
Other handy tips, tricks to lose weight quickly
- Eat a balanced and nutritious diet, which is particularly rich in protein and fiber.
- Eat your meals slowly and at regular intervals (preferably every three hours).
- Cut down your intake of sugary foods and alcohol.
- Try to reduce your stress levels.
- Aim for seven-nine hours of sound sleep every night.
- Always stay hydrated.