Yo-Yo dieting
by Lavleen Kaur
No, I am not referring to the rapper Honey Singh here :) Instead, going to shed some light and create awareness about the very common and big mistake people do when they are out to lose weight. What's that? Its called 'Yo-Yo dieting'. A typical query that I get at least 3 times a day: "I went on a diet from a very famous dietitian and you know it worked like a charm! Lost 14 kgs in just 2 months however I have regained more than I lost in the last 4 months and also going through the problem of hair loss and body weakness. I really don't know what to do now but need to lose weight quickly." Yes, she went on a 'yo-yo diet'. In order to make…...
by Lavleen Kaur
Unfortunately, the worst way to lose weight is also the most common. Don’t make the same mistakes. Muscle loss…horrible food cravings…metabolic damage…depression…All this and more is possible when you do all the wrong things to lose weight. We all know someone that has used these terrible weight loss methods, and maybe even have tried a few ourselves. I want to share with you how to lose weight in the worst possible way, explain why it’s the worst, and help you understand what to do instead. Step 1: Eat less and starve (Severely restrict your calories) To lose weight very quickly, and unhealthily, you should severely restrict your caloric intake. (In case you don’t know, a calorie is simply a measurement of energy in food.) Why is this bad, you ask?…...
Weight loss tips
by Lavleen Kaur
1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY Grazing between meals used to be on the weight-loss hit list. But nutritionists now know that it's better to satisfy a craving with healthy grub than ignore it and risk a junk-food binge later. The best picks are filling, protein-packed snacks, such as one stick of string cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of fruit. 2. TURN OFF THE TV Dining while viewing can make you take in 40 percent more calories than usual, reports a new study. And texting, driving, or any other distracting activity during a meal can also result in your eating too much. Instead, make each meal something you put on a plate and sit down to, even if you're eating solo. 3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY If…...