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If you’re one of the 50% of people who added weight loss to their New Year’s Resolution, then it’s better to make use of the winter and get off to a good start. Ever since the weather started getting colder, we’ve been stuffing our faces, making it even more difficult to lose weight. However, winter is the ideal time to start losing weight and kickstart your weight loss journey.
Focus on winter-friendly weight loss foods
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Your diet plays a huge role in helping you lose weight. While it is difficult to focus on eating healthy when you’re cold and always hungry, there are winter weight loss foods that will help keep you warm, fill you up, and will aid in your winter weight loss journey. These include:
- Oatmeal
- Quinoa
- Kale
- Brussel sprouts
- Cabbage/cabbage soup
- Nuts and seeds
- Soups
- Citrus fruits
Join a group fitness program
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Let’s face it, getting yourself to get out from under the blankets is technically impossible if you’re going to be exercising on your own. However, when you have someone to hold you accountable, a workout buddy to motivate you, and a fun workout environment with a killer fitness routine, it can be a great form of motivation. Be sure to check out Rahet Bally Fit Mama’s countless group workouts here from yoga, functional training, kickboxing, and even specific programs for pregnant moms-to-be.
Reduce your portions
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If you can’t stop eating because the weather is cold, then at least focus on reducing your portions. Instead of having several big portioned meals, reduce them to small, multiple meals to avoid increasing your calorie intake. You can do this by using smaller plates, or playing around with the types of food.
Drink room-temperature water
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Water tends to help fill you up as well as boost your metabolism and reduce water retention. But it’s really difficult to hydrate properly when you’re cold all the time. One tip that can help you increase your water intake is drinking water at room temperature instead of cold water. It will help you drink more, keep your body hydrated, and help you lose weight during winter.
Don’t get too warm
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What’s the first thing we do when we’re cold? We layer up, stay indoors, or open the heater. If you’re looking to lose weight, you can use the cold weather to your advantage and let your body work towards keeping you warm by burning off excess fats. The next time you’re cold, take comfort in knowing that your body will get to work burning calories and fats to keep you warm.
Reduce your carbs and sugar intake
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When your body starts feeling cold, it instantly starts craving carbs and sugar to make sure it has an energy reserve that it can burn off. Instead, opt for other foods that can keep you warm without increasing your cravings and blood sugar such as soups, protein, and fiber-rich foods.
Further reading:
- Is It Safe to Lose Weight During Pregnancy?
- Weight loss After 30: Coach Zeina Kassas Tells Us All About It
- 10 Fun Exercises For Mommies and Toddlers
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