Weight loss: Five Simple Tips To Burn Belly Fat Without Diet or Exercise

More and more people are looking for ways to shed those extra pounds to improve their health or simply to stay fit. But the problem is the weight loss industry is filled with myths. Perhaps, the diet industry is packed with fads that promise fast fat loss, which may be unhealthy. There is no denying that there has been an increase in the mortality rates due to obesity, coupled with the 21st-century media craze about the perfect body shape and size. Yet, in a desperate bid to lose the pounds, many people end up picking a wrong diet plan, which makes it harder for them to lose weight.

Truth is, any diet plan may help you lose weight initially but the key is keeping it off in the long run. But if your diet plan is unhealthy or limiting you to one food group, it will be impossible to lose the pounds in a healthy way. Moreover, it's not good for the body to lose and regain weight. This increases the risk of certain conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, etc. Regaining lost weight, also known as weight cycling, is reportedly said to be a common occurrence for 75 percent of people who attempt to shrink their waistlines.

To help you overcome this common problem, here we've outlined five simple, easy weight loss tips that are backed by science. Take a look:

Eat a healthy, balanced diet

Instead of starving yourself or restricting your food intake in an extreme manner, eat as much as you want, focussing on that foundational diet, which is more vegetables, more whole foods, less added sugar and less refined grains to lose weight. A study published in JAMA found that people who eat plenty of vegetables and whole foods - without restricting the quantity of food - while cutting back on added sugar, refined grains and highly processed foods, LOSE significant amounts of weight over the course of a year.

Cook with coconut oil
Try cooking with coconut oil. It is high in healthy fats called medium chain triglycerides that boost fat burning and increase mental clarity. These fats have been shown to boost metabolism by 120 calories per day while reducing your appetite. A study done by the researchers at the University of Cambridge suggested that consuming three teaspoons of coconut oil every day may actually lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. This study debunks the earlier findings that indicated coconut oil is unhealthy.

Eat breakfast
Studies show that eating breakfast can help you eat fewer calories for the next 36 hours, and lose more weight and more body fat. Including eggs in your breakfast can be a healthy option. Eggs are nutritious, have all sorts of benefits, including helping you lose weight. If you can't have eggs, try having any source of quality protein for breakfast.

Drink water
Drinking water boosts your metabolism, cleanses your body of waste, and helps you burn more calories. In fact, one study showed that drinking a half liter of water about half an hour before meals can help dieters eat fewer calories and lose more weight - about 44 percent. So, if you're trying to lose weight, just keep sipping water throughout the day.

Cut back on sugar
Studies have linked sugar consumption with an increased risk of various conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease among others. You should eliminate sugar-laden foods if you seriously want to shed some pounds. Added sugar can cause harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to many diseases, but many people are eating way too much of it.

Times Now. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/weight-loss-five-simple-tips-to-burn-belly-fat-without-diet-or-exercise/203571. [Accessed 23 March 2018].