A slim figure is a goal that many people are striving for nowadays. However, with the rapid improvement of living conditions, people have more access to sugar and fat, coupled with irregular routines and insufficient exercise, the phenomenon of gaining weight is quite common.
We all know that losing weight is a gradual process, and according to the World Health Organization’s recommendations, a healthy weight loss pattern should be about 1% to 3% of body weight per month, roughly equivalent to 1 to 5 pounds. If it exceeds that, there may be risks to muscle and internal organs, making it not worth the effort.
However, in daily life, we often face some urgent situations, such as an impending blind date or an unexpected outing. This requires us to improve our body shape in a short time. Under these conditions, conventional weight loss methods may be insufficient. So, how can we successfully lose weight in a shorter time? Adhering to these five methods can actually help you lose weight and keep your body energized.
1. Eliminate snacks
Many weight loss guides include dried fruits and nuts in their meal plans to provide motivational effects and enrich nutritional intake. However, although these snacks are relatively small in quantity, they are quite high in calories. For instance, many types of nuts can exceed 1000 calories per 100g; even a small amount is equivalent to a bowl of rice. Therefore, despite nuts and dried fruits being considered “healthy snacks,” if you want to lose weight in a short period, it’s best to minimize the consumption of such foods.
2. Replace refined grains with whole grains
From a dietary nutrition perspective, a combination of 30% whole grains and 70% refined grains is relatively reasonable. However, in special cases, it’s better to replace white rice and refined flour with entirely whole grains and whole wheat products. Young people generally have strong gastrointestinal motility, which allows them to fully utilize whole grains and absorb nutrients. Compared to refined grains, whole grains have a higher fiber content, providing a stronger feeling of fullness, which helps reduce overall food intake and aids in body shaping.
3. Eat less strong-flavored food
During body management, individuals should maintain a light diet, adhering to a low-oil, low-salt eating habit. If the diet is usually too flavorful, it can easily stimulate strong appetite, leading to the consumption of more staples and fats, which is naturally quite unfavorable for weight loss. Additionally, a light diet can help the body detoxify and is beneficial for skincare, potentially enhancing one’s appearance in a short time.
4. Eat and move
From the perspective of energy conservation, the essence of weight loss is to ensure that calorie intake is less than calorie expenditure. Therefore, arranging exercise intensity based on daily dietary energy intake is also a good choice. During intensive training, it is generally recommended to maintain a net calorie expenditure of 1000 to 1500 calories per day, which roughly corresponds to burning 100g to 150g of fat. Sticking to this for a week can actually lead to significant weight loss.
5. Facial muscle training
From an intuitive perspective, under the same body condition, those with smaller faces often appear slimmer and more delicate. Therefore, in addition to daily exercise, facial muscle training can be added. At home, you can stretch your apple cheeks and sternocleidomastoid muscles, doing so once in the morning and once in the evening, which can help your face look more contoured, thereby enhancing your overall aura.
Source of text and images: Xuanyuan Island
