Irregular weight is a risk factor for various health problems that today receive all the attention of the authorities on the subject. This means that having a weight above or below that range that is conventionally considered "ideal" increases the chances that you will suffer from a disease . Modifying your weight, if it falls outside of that range, is a great way to prevent health problems now and later. Here we will focus on losing weight, although much of this will also serve you well if you need to gain a little. That said, let's see five essential and recommended habits to lose weight.
What are the five habits?
- Give up sedentary lifestyle . Try to be active, moving and putting your whole body to work every day. This is especially important if you do routine work, for example, in an office, or if you spend a lot of time on passive activities like watching TV or using electronic devices. Walking , taking active breaks and cycling are some of the easiest ways to beat a sedentary lifestyle .
- Perform physical exercise or sport . It doesn't require much explanation. Physical activity is the best way to activate your whole body. The amount will vary depending on the case and it is good to receive advice from experienced trainers. The type of physical exercise or sport you choose. The most reputable are swimming and athletics. Nothing better than cardio to lose weight.
- Regulate meal times . Because it's not just about how much you eat and what you eat, but about the times you eat them, because your body needs to maintain a daily balance in its metabolic processes so as not to decompensate.
- Manage your emotions healthily. It is possible that pinching food, buying sweets or mekatos, and even not eating have become one of your strategies to deal with pleasant or unpleasant emotions . Gradually changing and trying other constructive actions instead of eating or not eating will surely do you good, it will help you handle these situations more satisfactorily and will contribute to a better relationship with your body .
- Receive professional support. In other words, find an expert with whom you feel trust and affinity to receive guidance based on scientific or alternative knowledge. There are many blind spots that we cannot see on our own, much less work on, and there may be situations beyond your control, such as thyroid disease . Many people give good references from functional doctors and nutritionists .
Keep in mind that…
It is not about losing weight for no reason, because the problem is not a high weight; the problem is the diseases that represent a risk to your health according to the characteristics of your body and your background. Seek your well -being and quality of life , recognizing that a fundamental part of this is being at peace with your body, as advocated by the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement. We must overcome the stigmas and cultural pressures that often lead us deeper into unhealthy behaviors . After all, each organism has its ideal weight .
