If a strict diet seems too time-consuming and a personal trainer seems too expensive, there are ways that you can lose weight in the comfort of your own home without committing to a structured diet and exercise program. By incorporating healthy eating habits and frequent exercise into your daily routine, losing weight does not have to be an arduous task. Instead of focusing on the weight loss itself, focus on eating lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, and getting at least an hour of exercise every day.
Step 1
Eat a variety of foods. It's okay to eat the foods you crave, as long as you eat them in moderation. Allow fruits and vegetables, lean protein and complex carbohydrates to make up most of your diet. Other foods are okay to eat, as long as you eat them sparingly, especially saturated fat and trans fats.
Step 2
Walk or run in spurts throughout the day. Instead of carving out an entire hour to exercise, split your exercise into three short sessions. Before breakfast, walk for 20 minutes. Before lunch, run for 20 minutes, and after dinner, walk for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Stop eating out. Many foods from restaurants contains excess oil, salt and butter in order to make the food taste good. Cooking the same foods at home, provided you do not cook with excess fats or oils, is far healthier.
Step 4
Cook with olive oil and nonstick cooking spray instead of lard, vegetable oil, shortening or butter. Lard, vegetable oil, shortening and butter contain saturated fat and trans fats which can cause weight gain and heart disease.
Step 5
Do vigorous chores as a part of your daily workout. According to the American Cancer Society, vacuuming or mopping burns approximately 150 calories per hour, and playing with kids burns approximately 216 calories per hour.
Tips and Warnings
- Wear proper shoes when running or walking to prevent injury.
- Consult a doctor before starting a diet or exercise routine.
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