Starting a fitness plan and going on a diet are what people usually first turn to in order to lose weight. But before setting out to go on a diet restriction, there are still plenty of ways to lose pounds before resorting to cutting down on food.
A diet plan is an uphill battle in many cases, and some studies hint that more than nine out of ten dieters eventually fail to reach their target, according to the Business Insider. Going on a diet may also mean drastic changes to a person’s metabolism afterwards, which could make further weight loss after that even harder.
To those trying to trim a few inches off their waistline, here are some simple tips from Jason Ewoldt, a dietitian from the Mayo Clinic.
1. Drink Plenty of Water
Staying hydrated could lead to less frequent eating binges over the long run, according to Ewoldt. Most of his patients often think they are hungry when they are actually thirsty, instead.
“A lot of times people just seem to be a little dehydrated,” he noted. Studies are available that support his theory as well – one paper that came in in 2016 that followed more than 18,000 people in the US found that water is enough to keep people satisfied, which lead to them dropping their calorie intake in the course of the study.
2. Try to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night
Sleep is crucial not just to stay active during the day, but also to cut down on eating binges, especially at night.
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