{"id":70513,"date":"2021-01-14T01:54:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T01:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=70513"},"modified":"2021-01-14T01:54:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T01:54:39","slug":"weigh-go-15-things-can-now-boost-weight-loss-without-dieting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=70513","title":{"rendered":"WEIGH TO GO The 15 things you can do now to boost weight loss WITHOUT dieting"},"content":{"rendered":"

STICKING to a diet is never easy – they can often be boring, monotonous and usually unsustainable.<\/p>\n

Yet as tough as it can be, many people see gruelling diets as the only solution for losing weight.<\/p>\n

But experts say while it can be common to see food as the enemy, it doesn’t have to be the answer to shedding the pounds.<\/p>\n

Tamara Willner, nutritionist at\u00a0Second Nature<\/a>, warns there is a big difference between making healthy, sustainable changes to your lifestyle and fad diets.<\/p>\n

She said: “Failing to achieve unrealistic goals isn\u2019t simply due to a lack of willpower.<\/p>\n

“Instead, it\u2019s that the wrong goals are being sold to people again and again.

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“That\u2019s why most people ditch their New Year\u2019s resolutions after just a few weeks.<\/p>\n

“You don\u2019t need to punish or starve yourself in January to achieve your goals – especially not when we have lockdown to contend with too.<\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t need to punish or starve yourself in January to achieve your goals – especially not when we have lockdown to contend with too<\/p>\n

Tamara Willner<\/span>Nutritionist At Second Nature<\/span><\/cite><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“There is so much more to weight loss than what we eat. Small habits all add up to influence our weight over a long period of time.<\/p>\n

“This can include how much sleep we get, to how we are coping with stress and whether we plan our meals.”<\/p>\n

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Tamara said that being healthy also doesn’t have to mean missing out – and skipping treats could just set you up to fail.<\/p>\n

Change your lifestyle<\/h2>\n

Second Nature is an NHS-backed 12-week programme, designed to help you live a healthier lifestyle, whilst still enjoying a glass of wine – and chocolate.<\/p>\n

“January is dull enough as it is without limiting ourselves to feeling hungry, not having enough energy and ultimately setting yourself up to fail,” Tamara said.<\/p>\n

“Instead, make your New Year\u2019s goals about you, and not your waistline.”<\/p>\n

She added: “Fall back in love with food, don\u2019t count every single thing you eat, enjoy warming homemade meals and indulge in a glass of wine or two – even chocolate is allowed.<\/p>\n

“So, let\u2019s do things differently this January. Don\u2019t torture yourself, don\u2019t deny yourself and don\u2019t start a diet that you won\u2019t stick at.”<\/p>\n

There are plenty of things you can do to benefit your health, small steps that once you\u2019ve implemented, will become positive habits.<\/p>\n

Rather than embarking on another fad diet, why not try these 15 alternatives to hit your weight loss goals…<\/p>\n

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  1. Snack on exercise – add in short bursts of activity throughout the day. Try squats when brushing your teeth, wall push ups in the ad break, run on the spot while making a cuppa.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Limit alcohol to the weekends<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Avoid caffeine after midday so you sleep better at night<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Start each morning with a 10-minute walk<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Swap fruit juice, squash or sugary drinks for water, tea, coffee and milk<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Eat more at mealtimes so you are full and resist the urge to snack<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Avoid labelling foods as good or bad – all food is energy, some are just more nourishing than others\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Ditch the \u2018all or nothing\u2019 mindset – accept you won\u2019t make perfect choices all the time but know that\u2019s how you progress<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Swap milk or white chocolate for 70 per cent dark choc when you fancy something sweet<\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Try a new vegetable every week – go for ones you\u2019ve never had before and keep it colourful<\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Make a shopping list before going to the supermarket to avoid spontaneous purchases<\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Ask a buddy to meet you for a walk twice a week<\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Find alternative outlets for your emotions (other than just comfort eating) – try puzzles, podcasts, chatting to a friend or crosswords<\/strong><\/li>\n
  14. While WFH make sure you stand up every hour and one minute of activity – squats, star jumps, stretches or run on the spot, it soon adds up<\/strong><\/li>\n
  15. Don\u2019t ban foods – allow yourself to eat certain foods when you really fancy them but take your time and enjoy the treat!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Our campaign is backed by Fabulous GP, Dr Zoe Williams, Dr Rupy Aujla, bestselling author of The Doctor\u2019s Kitchen, and Health Action Campaign.<\/p>\n

    And don’t just take our word for it – earlier this week we shared mum-of-three\u00a0Toni Weeks’ weight loss journey.<\/p>\n

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