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February 12, 2024 By GOQii 20 Comments

Myths, Tips and Tricks for Weight Loss

Weight Loss
Are you facing issues with weight loss? Have you tried everything from fad diets to exercises to health clubs but found no permanent results? At some point, you may have even gained the kilos almost as quickly as you lost them. So when it comes to weight loss, what exactly works?

As each person’s body needs and compositions differ, weight loss works differently for different people. What remains common is the fact that weight loss needs to be holistic and diet alone isn’t the best method. The ideal method is a combination of various lifestyle factors.

The key to weight loss is making permanent changes in your eating habits as well as lifestyle. It is said that weight gain is not quick and is not the result of days or even a few months. It’s a result of years of overeating. The safest and the most effective way of slimming is to lose weight sensibly. For instance, a kilo in a week is quick, safe and manageable.

Crash diets should be avoided because more often than not, they fail. A severe diet can slow the body’s metabolism down. The key to successful weight loss is making permanent changes in your eating habits. Do not try to revamp your diet all at once. Start with a few adjustments and gradually build on them until balanced nutrition choices become a regular part of your routine. Gradual changes in diet are more likely to become habits eventually.

Some Myths, Tips & Funny Tricks For Weight Loss

Myths

  • A glass of warm water in the morning helps you lose weight: Many believe that consuming warm water on an empty stomach is a cure for excess weight. They believe that hot water dissolves fat but the truth is that fat does not dissolve in water
  • Switching sugar with honey will aid weight loss: I agree that honey has many therapeutic and curative powers but curing obesity is not one of them
  • Bananas are fattening: This is the most misunderstood fruit and has calories as much as any other fruit. Also they are a wonderful source of potassium. They are filling and assuage constipation
  • Standing while eating burns more calories: The truth is you tend to eat more while standing. I always recommend one to sit and eat unless circumstances demand otherwise
  • Skipping breakfast is good during dieting: It’s recommended never to skip breakfast or else you tend to overeat in your next meal. After dinner, our body is in the fasting state and next morning when we wake up, our body needs fuel to get going
  • Potatoes are fattening: It’s safer to consume potatoes over breads as breads are twice as fattening as potatoes. Go for boiled potatoes rather than fried ones
  • Saunas help in shedding kilos: You may feel rejuvenated and great sitting in a sauna but what you really lose after one session is merely the weight of water. Once the fluids have been replenished, your weight comes back to normal

Tips

  • Eat plenty of green leafy veggies, fruits, and whole grains
  • Drink plenty of water. This will keep off hunger. Sometimes, what we often think as hunger is in fact thirst. Here’s how you can differentiate between hunger and thirst
  • You need to watch the nutrients that you consume. Divide your entire day’s plate into 4 quarters. Fill more than half of your plate with veggies and fruits. Remaining could be balanced between dairy, beans or cereals
  • Try to go for small frequent meals instead of typical 3 square meals i.e. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Ideally, you should consume some food after every 2.5- 3 hours
  • Have a colourful meal. By colours I don’t mean artificial/synthetic colours. What I mean is choose foods with colourful veggies and fruits and make your plate aesthetically attractive
  • Eat your meals mindfully and chew thoroughly. This will help in portion control, better digestion and reduces the chances of overeating
  • If you have a sweet tooth, don’t hold the guilt, satisfy it. Choose a sweet, like a candy or peppermint, which will last in your mouth for some time and tastes heavenly. If it is a high calorie sweet loaded with sugar and fat, take just a bite. Remember taste is what you want, not the calories
  • If you happen to treat yourself with some sweets or fried foods, do so at breakfast. As our metabolism is more active during this time of the day. Plus, you have an entire day to burn off the extra calories
  • Sleep deprivation can cause you to snack unnecessarily. Have a good rest and sleep for weight moderation
  • Focus on deep breathing, into your stomach and not just your chest. Oxygen is one key to lose weight, as fat burns in the flame of oxygen. Take equal time to exhale so as to eliminate toxins from the body
  • Don’t miss your daily workout. If you don’t have the luxury of time, try and be active for at least 20 minutes per day as it’s always said that a little workout is better than no workout

Tricks

  • Develop a reward system. It’s proven that when you have something to look forward to at the end of each milestone, it automatically helps to mentally and emotionally shorten the cycle of long term success
  • While setting a target, try to be realistic and do not dream of a petite figure. It will boost your confidence once you achieve that realistic goal
  • This sounds silly but really works (personal experience). When you are tempted to reach out for that forbidden snack, before satisfying your taste buds, just take a deep breath & count to 100. Usually, by the time you finish counting to 100, your craving would have vanished
  • Chocolate craving is the most addictive of all. Next time you feel like eating a chocolate, just take a whiff of a strong perfume. This eases the craving
  • Pinch your ear to lose your appetite! Surprising, isn’t it? Well Reflexologists believe that pinching your ear will curb cravings and reduce your appetite
  • Above all, always be motivated! Think thin and fit. Imagine yourself at the weight you would like to be or the clothes you would like to fit in. Also picture how others will react to you at your new weight and look. Enjoy the feelings that these thoughts will evoke as they will keep you motivated for the long run!

The takeaway message here is that weight loss comes as a by product of an active and healthy lifestyle. It’s you who has to get you off the couch to exercise, cook a healthy meal and move that body!

Do you have any other myths, tips or tricks you’d like to share? Drop them in the comments below! For more on Weight Loss, check out Healthy Reads. For the right guidance and motivation to work towards your health goals, subscribe for GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Comments

  1. Darrin Fletcher says

    April 23, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    This is all the Info that I need.. Clear and precise.. Nicely done!

    Reply
    • Charmi says

      May 6, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks Darrin !

      Reply
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    December 22, 2015 at 12:45 pm

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  3. Neal says

    December 15, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I still do drink a lot of water and eat a lot of vegi, less pork and beef. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers

    Reply
    • CHARMI GOGRI says

      October 9, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      Excellent , Keep it up ! 🙂
      Divert focus to workouts as well gradually..

      Reply
  4. Alisa Ewert says

    July 28, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    These tricks work I personally tried it at home. Share such effective article as much as you can

    Reply
    • CHARMI GOGRI says

      October 9, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Glad to hear that, thanks for Sharing Alisa! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Eboggler says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Hii,
    Amazing information.

    Great post, fantastic information for everyone looking to get inspire to losing weight and getting fit. Maybe you are looking for how to get start with your journey into weight loss.I have one thing to ask!
    How much walking to lose weight? Will Walking every day actually help to lose weight more than any gym equipment?

    Reply
    • CHARMI GOGRI says

      October 9, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      We rather believe in holistic approach, Right food with enough exercises ( Yes! Walking is great, Interval walking esp ) and optimal sleep and hydration levels all contribute towards weight loss journey. Walking/Exercise alone will not do the magic.

      Reply
  6. Rheba Heinke says

    October 9, 2017 at 3:36 am

    Your place is valuable for me. Thanks!

    Reply
    • CHARMI GOGRI says

      October 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      Glad to hear that 🙂

      Reply
  7. Eboggler says

    February 18, 2018 at 10:36 am

    Hi,,,
    Nice Information you share.
    Belly fat is undoubtedly aesthetically displeasing. It also affects your long-term health. How to lose weight fast? There are many variations of the question but the answers are all actually similar.
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  8. Weight Loss Guidance says

    April 25, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Hi Informative article. Amazing content you share with us. Nice one!!

    Reply
  9. sonya says

    July 29, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    Thanks for the very useful advice for me.

    Reply
  10. Kirok says

    July 17, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    It is wise to know the tips and tricks to freeze weight

    Reply
  11. Suzan Reinhart says

    August 6, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Wow!!! The tips & tricks you mentioned here are really very effective. I think if anyone follows these right way they will get an excellent result. Most of the people can not maintain their regular schedule, therefore, they failed to lose weight. They need the motivation to maintain routine on a regular basis. If it possible then I suggest you, keep some motivational videos or interviews with the people who got the real result after using these tips & tricks.
    But I am a bit confused with the first point under the Myths. If you have any scientific logic please share with me.

    Reply
  12. fitmedicalweight says

    August 20, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    I just know one thing if you really want to lose weight diet plays the most important and major part. You should intake fruit and green vegetable in your food. Make a time table, Even I tried this, this will also make your skin glow and make you healthy and gorgeous

    Reply
  13. Ayush says

    September 18, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    I tried these weight loss tips at home and got a good result. I appreciate your blog. Nice one! Keep it up.

    Reply
  14. Sharknutritions says

    March 21, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    Thanks for nice blog sharing with us : how we can reduce our weight easily thanks and sharing more blog with us…

    Reply
  15. Saima Khan says

    February 22, 2024 at 6:22 pm

    Quite an informative blog. The way it explains the myths regarding weight loss is easy to understand. However, consulting a dietitian is required because they can help you develop a healthy diet plan that leads to weight loss.

    Reply

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