The final phase of the hot summer has arrived, and during this hottest time of the year, even a little movement can make you sweat profusely. However, this period is widely recognized as the golden time for weight loss; if you choose the right methods, you can lose weight very quickly. Why is this?
Reasons for quick weight loss during the hot summer:
1. Poor appetite
Due to the hot weather during the summer, the secretion of digestive fluids is less, leading to a poorer appetite. The amount of food consumed is about 20%-25% less compared to winter.
Therefore, people trying to lose weight at this time find it easier to control their eating. As long as we choose some light, low-calorie foods to replace various high-calorie, overly processed foods, we can effectively control calorie intake. If you reduce your daily caloric intake by 500 calories, you can lose one pound of fat in a week.
2. Fast metabolism
During the hot summer, the high temperature leads to a faster metabolic rate. To maintain a constant body temperature, the body sweats, and the heart rate and breathing rate increase, which raises the basal metabolic rate.
At this time, we should avoid excessive air conditioning, let ourselves sweat a little, and stay away from cold drinks and ice cream. Drinking more warm water can effectively promote blood circulation and accelerate fat burning.
The hot summer is the golden period for weight loss, and here are 4 points to significantly drop fat:
1. Maintain moderate exercise
Arrange 30-60 minutes of exercise each day to boost metabolic activity and enhance fat-burning efficiency. You can choose physical activities you enjoy or incorporate strength training to strengthen body muscle groups and boost your metabolic rate.
2. Drink plenty of water
The high temperatures in the summer make sweating easier. We should reduce air conditioning use and ensure we replenish fluids to avoid dehydration or heat stroke. People who drink more water also tend to have a lower appetite, leading to faster weight loss. Aim for a daily water intake of no less than 2 liters, spread throughout the day to promote blood circulation.
3. Soak your feet often
During the hot summer, you can soak your feet more often to promote blood circulation and expel moisture and cold from the body, which helps reduce weight and improve sleep quality, making you feel revitalized.
4. Stay away from junk food
In the hot summer, focus on health by reducing the intake of high-fat, high-sugar unhealthy processed foods like fried chicken, chips, and cakes. Maintain a light diet, consuming more high-fiber vegetables and fruits in your three meals.
Ensure that vegetables make up more than half of your total food intake at each meal. This way, you can supplement dietary fiber and vitamins while reducing intake of other high-calorie foods, effectively controlling calorie consumption.
By following these 4 points during the hot summer, I believe your weight loss efficiency will double, enabling you to achieve a great figure faster.
