Tips on losing weight quicker?

[Anonymous]

I put on some weight during lockdown, but I've been doing Slimming World for a few weeks and I've lost 14lbs so far.

The diet is going well, my goal is 10 stone (140lbs), I'm not too far off it but is there any way I can push it along a little quicker? I try to go swimming at least twice a week to push myself further, as well as this I aim to get in as much walking as I can.

I'm looking for dieting tips more than anything, any good weight loss meals to eat? Any hidden secrets that can help me?

Thanks ✌🏼

[NZGirl07]

I would say the app my fitness pal helps a lot. You can scan barcodes of the food products you're eating and get the exact calories, or look items up. Then you can see your food diary, update your weight and progress pics.

Also intermittent fasting works well for some people. Basically not eating until like 12 pm.

Drink lots of water, and remember to watch liquid calories. Juices, soft drinks and even zero sugar drinks have lots of hidden calories. Try to choose healthier alternatives like kombucha, water or smoothies made from scratch.

I've been having breakfast bowls that I make lately, mixing together yoghurt, organic peanut butter, chia seeds and banana/fruit. I'm also trying to eat more gut friendly foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and drinks like kombucha and bone broth. They help to reduce bloating creater a flatter stomach too :)

[Asker]

Thanks so much for your advice! I agree that the 'my fitness pal' app helps a lot, I used to use it all the time. Luckily now I'm doing Slimming World they also have an app which is similar, I love the barcode scanners they're so helpful.

Fasting is something I may consider as I have heard about it but I haven't looked in to it much, and I've also never heard of kombucha? 🤔 Good suggestions. Definitely some food for thought (no pun intended), thanks!

[HarikoNezu]

Calorie deficit and increase your activity intake.

If you swim 5 days a week I am sure you will like the results.

Drink a lot of water too.

I don't know what slimming world is but fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein are your bff.

Good luck

[Sparkie460]

You look beautiful in your picture. I don't think you need to lose weight but you know your body better than me. You can try the keto diet. If I were you I wouldn't try to lose it too fast

[exitseven]

If you are loosing 2 pounds a week you are right on schedule. Losing weight too fast and you will just gain it back again. Keep doing what you are doing.

[Asker]

Yeah, it's not that I want to get to my goal unhealthily. For me this is a lifestyle change so I'll be eating better permanently. I just want to lose the extra bit of weight for the summer (whilst still eating a healthy nutritious diet). Got a holiday in a couple weeks too.

[exitseven]

Muscle weighs 8X more than the same volume of fat. You are probably losing inches and gaining muscle and losing fat. Triple Yahtzee!!!

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Wonderwhat]

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[SeekingVirginWife]

Poor people eat grains they die faster.

[athlete_7]

Cut off oily prcessed foods and sugars. Reduce starchy carbs increase fibrous carbs. Eat greans and loads of fibre to keep u full.

[StickStickity13]

In order to lose a pound a week, you must eat at a 500 calorie deficit. 2 pounds is 1000 deficit. anything more is unhealthy

[SeekingVirginWife]

Follow the Keto Diet, problem solved.

[Wise4myage]

Seek a doctors opinion. as well as a nutritionist.