When it comes to losing weight, many methods can be used, but some are not natural and require medications or processed foods. Losing weight naturally is not only healthy, but also decreases your chance of a relapse and gaining back the weight. Natural ways for losing weight include following a vegan diet and participating in a strength training regimen. A vegan diet replenishes your body with nutrients and easily digestible foods, leading to healthy weight loss. Strength training replaces fat with lean muscle, allowing your body to be toned and in shape.
Step 1
Write a list of your favorite fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds.
Step 2
Find a journal and label each page. One half of the page should list all food consumed that day, while the other side tracks your physical exercise.
Step 3
Collect all of your favorite vegan foods. Find substitutes, such as soy and tofu, to ease your meat and dairy cravings.
Step 4
Create a daily strength training regimen. Use your body weight as a lifting system by doing a morning session of sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges and leg lifts. Do as many reps as possible, then stretch and repeat the set.
Step 5
Log all the exercise you have done daily, including the number of reps per exercise. Try to increase the reps every other day. If possible, incorporate free weights to challenge your body.
Tips and Warnings
- An example of a vegan food menu is a fruit salad and soy milk shake for breakfast, then a large salad with an array of vegetables for lunch. Dinner should be cooked grains, such as whole wheat pasta and steamed vegetables. Snacks can be almonds and dried cranberries. Keep in mind that you can eat as many fruits and vegetables throughout the day as you want because they are easily digestible and filled with energizing nutrients.
- Remember to drink water throughout the day. Consult your physician prior to making any changes to your diet or exercise regimen.
Things You'll Need
- Journal
- Food list
- Strength training tools
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