The weight loss journey can be very difficult for many people. Busy work schedules can often limit the time you have to exercise. The monotonous tasks of taking care of household chores and the family can leave you exhausted. Uber Eat and other food delivery applications can make it easy for you to indulge in your favourite junk food. This is why 2 in 3 Australian adults are either overweight or obese. This epidemic can contribute to developing into many chronic health conditions that include coronary heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and lower back pain. In this blog, we understand that you know that weight loss involves regular exercise and eating well. For this reason, we’re going to focus on specific lifestyle tips to help achieve those weight loss goals. Here are 3 evidence-based tips to help you reduce that weight.
1. Fit exercise into your daily activities: There are many ways to get a bit of exercise in your daily routine. You can increase your step count by parking your car further away from work or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Another helpful tip is to do a few office workouts (e.g., calf raises, squats and push ups) next time you are in a virtual meeting where it does not require your camera to be turned on. You can also go for a brisk walk if you are on a phone with a client. These health-conscious decisions will energise and increase your metabolism. A fast metabolism will let you be able to burn more calories during the day.
2. Meal preparation: we know that a huge part of weight loss is eating well. It is often easy to order takeout because you are too tired to cook after a long day at work. Preparing meals for the week and storing them in the fridge so they can be consumed throughout the week can be a great way to ensuring you are having healthy meals. All you have you have to do is set out a few hours during the week to meal prep. You may also find that your wallet will be a bit larger by preparing your own meals. A bonus tip is to use calorie tracking apps to make sure you are in a calorie deficit for weight loss. These mobile applications are super useful to determine how many calories you are consuming each meal.
3. Make it fun: People can find that going to the gym or running on a treadmill a bit tedious especially when it easier to sit at home and watch TV. Playing a sport is a great way to make exercise fun. The best exercises are the ones that you don’t even realise you are burning the calories. Another way is to bring a friend and join a fitness class at the gym. Many gyms offer a variety of gym classes that include, body pump, boxing, spin class and yoga. A friend will keep you accountable to do exercise. It is also an easy way to let off some steam and socialise with your peers.
These lifestyle tips will help you on the journey to a healthier version of yourself. Remember, weight loss can take time and discipline. If you would like further advice and tips on how to reduce your weight. You can contact us today and book an appointment. Our physiotherapist are movement coaches and exercise specialist.