5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Trying

Some things in life seem too good to be true, but the option to lose weight without trying is no fantasy. However, certain contingencies must be addressed if you are going to pursue such low-key methods of weight loss; not everyone is not suited for it. First, you cannot currently have a severe weight issue. This means that people who are clinically obese should not go this route because, for such people, low-effort weight loss could be insufficient and ultimately harmful.

Also, if your are pregnant and overweight, or if you are awaiting surgery and your doctor has told you that you have to lose weight in a rapid manner beforehand, then you should be engaging in a more intensive weight loss regimen. However, you are prepared for some laid-back weight loss if you are healthy and have between 10 and 20 pounds to lose.

Strategies for Low-Effort Weight Loss

Ideally, there should never be a worry about time constraints when losing weight for the long haul. In fact, the more time you take to lose the weight, the longer you will keep it off and the better you will feel in doing so. There is something to be said for having patience with weight loss. If you try to lose 10 pounds in a month, then you will face a struggle, especially in maintaining your new weight. However, if you aim to lose 10 pounds in an undefined period of time, then you are more likely to attain your goal and keep the weight off long-term.

There are many simple, low-effort ways to lose weight. These strategies focus on staving off the factors that cause weight gain in the first place. Let’s examine a few of these methods:

1. Did you know that the reason why some people have belly fat is because a stress-released hormone called cortisol is collecting that fat? Stress-induced belly fat is tough to lose unless you lose the stress first. In short, you can lose weight by avoiding or coping more effectively with stress.

2. Drinking water will hydrate the intestines and melt away fat as it is meant to do. Filling up on water is also a great way to avoid consuming calorie-filled foods and beverages. Similarly beneficial is fruit containing a high percentage of water.

3. Reduce the time you spend working out by doing shorter, more intense workouts instead of burning out.
4. Get enough sleep! This will help your body do what it needs to do to--and burn calories--while you are out for the count. When you are sleepy and groggy during the day, your metabolism slows down and you are apt to gain weight more easily.

5. Don’t skip meals and don’t skimp when you do eat. If you don’t eat enough throughout the day, you will certainly put your body in starvation mode and hold onto your calories. Eating regularly and sufficiently ensures that your brain tells your body to keep on burning.

These are simple yet effective ways to lose weight without trying.