Valentin Bosioc
Want to lose weight while feeling energized at the same time? Although seemingly impossible, with the right kind of approach, weight loss through diet and exercising can be highly energizing. Let’s face it – in today’s hectic world, daily stressors can be quite draining. Finding extra energy to exercise and lose weight can be difficult as a result. However, with the right diet and exercising strategies, anyone can keep their energy levels sky high throughout the day. In fact, keeping yourself energized is of utmost importance when trying to lose weight as research shows that weight loss is next to impossible with a sluggish metabolism. So, to prevent further energy drains from all the wrong weight-loss regimens, here are 5 easy and healthy weight loss tips to manage your energy levels.
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1. Always choose whole grain sources of carbohydrates
Our body needs carbohydrates as its main source of energy. A series of metabolic processes convert carbohydrates into glucose which feeds our cells and makes our body function properly. Without enough carbs in your diet, chances are you’ll end up feeling sluggish, drained, and not so good. Unfortunately, if you eat more carbs than your body needs or is able to use, you may end up gaining weight. To prevent this from happening to you, simply choose whole grain carbs as these are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Whole grain sources of carbohydrates take a longer time to digest making you feeling fuller for longer. They also influence our body’s metabolism differently than refined carbohydrates which are considered one of the main causes of the obesity epidemic. recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates for weight loss is around 100-150 grams per day. Other healthy sources of carbohydrates are sweet potato, vegetables, and one or two serving of fruit daily.
2. Energize through yoga
Why waste that little energy you have left at the end of the day at the gym when you can give yourself an energy boost with yoga? A study published in Explore found that yoga practice was an effective way to reduce fatigue in cancer patients. The gentle stretching, deep breathing, and meditation of yoga may not seem like something that could lead to weight loss, but a growing body of research is now finding yoga as an effective strategy for weight loss. However, yoga helps you lose weight through different pathways than rigorous exercising. Yoga reduces your stress levels which improves glucose metabolism, sleep quality, and overall health and well-being and all these factors when taken together boost weight loss. And as already explained, yoga boosts your energy levels which can help you be more efficient with intense exercising.
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3. Look for nutrient-dense food
Don’t look at the calories in your food because this doesn’t really help you lose weight or keep your energized. Instead, look at the nutrient content in your food. If a certain food is packed with beneficial nutrients, then it will give your body plenty of energy resources to keep you going. Think nuts, chia seeds, seafood, kale, blueberries, eggs, and other foods that will give your body all those much-needed nutrients. On the other hand, rice cakes may be low in calories but they don’t give much in terms of nutrients. Current research is focusing its attention on the nutrient content in foods in obesity and malnutrition prevention alike. So, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t turn your focus to this kind of eating for both weight loss and keeping yourself energized as well.
4. Intensify your workout
There’s a new fad exercise out there that even research shows was most successful in promoting weight loss. The exercise in question is called high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT), and studies comparing this form of workout with moderate training say that it was more efficient in promoting fat burning. So, if you’re looking for truly effective weight-loss tips, then look no further. HIIT involves sprinting for a few minutes followed by a moderate aerobic activity of around 15 minutes. The exercise is most efficient when performed in cycles but one cycle a day lasting 15-20 minutes may be all you need in order to lose weight. The exercise is also known to boost your oxygen intake significantly, making you feel more alert and energetic once you manage to pull it off. The exercise is easiest when performed on a stationary bicycle but there are many different versions that you can adjust to your own liking.
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5. Eat all your meals and drink plenty of fluids
If your goal is to lead a healthy lifestyle, then you probably already know a lot about the importance of regular meal eating and drinking enough fluids. To maintain an active lifestyle, you need to get your energy from somewhere. The only way you can do that is by eating your meals and drink your fluids in a consistent manner. If you think that you need to skip certain meals in order to lose weight, know that this is wrong. Since you’ll be exercising a lot, you need to at all your meals to have ample energy for your workout. Sedentary folks may benefit from reducing their meal frequency, but not active individuals. Instead of skipping on meals, simply watch what you eat. Avoid saturated fat, sugar-sweetened beverages, animal fats, empty calories. Do eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and, of course, keep yourself hydrated to avoid feeling sluggish.
Conclusion
Most of us today struggle to live a healthy and active lifestyle given the daily stresses of modern-day living. Luckily, there are ways to go around this problem and keep your energy sky high despite life’s challenges. The easy tips and tricks listed here are a few examples to take into account when aiming to stay fit and healthy but also energized. Our energy comes from the food we eat and our activity levels. Choosing the right food and exercise regimen can make a big difference in terms of how well we feel by the end of the day, so make sure that your choices are wise.
