Long work schedules, hectic routine, commuting issues can impact the health and fitness routine of an office going individual.
Sedentary lifestyle, lack of healthy meals and utter ignorance is responsible for bulging waistline for many working professionals.
It is important that one eats right and finds some time for exercise. This may sound complicated but it is not.
Dr. Shikha Sharma, promoter of Nutri-Health Systems believes that healthy living is actually simplifying your lifestyle and eating habits. Dietitians at her wellness nutrition clinic regularly advises the clients on simple weight loss tips that work wonders for them.
Here are few of the weight loss recommendations that will certainly help all individuals with hectic work schedules:
- Cut down on sugar and sweets. To limit calorie intake it is vital that you avoid sugar. Sweets, desserts, cookies, chocolates and even fruit juices are empty calories. Avoiding intake of these food items will help you lose 4-5 Kgs easily.
- Eat every 2-3 hours to build up on metabolism. Eating small frequent meals actually helps in weight loss. A meal necessarily doesn’t mean a sandwich or cooked dish. A vegetable juice is also a meal or cup of yogurt with a fruit is also considered a healthy small meal.
- Office snacks can be apples, bananas, air-popped popcorn, walnuts and peanuts. These healthy snacks can be carried to work and eaten in interval of 2-3 hours.
- Portion control your lunch meals. It is usually observed that office going individuals eat at the cafeteria with colleagues. Heavy portions and large quantities are the main culprits of weight gain.
- Skipping breakfast will only increase your weight. Research indicates that individuals who eat breakfast on time daily actually are able to limit their calorie intake wisely throughout the day.
- Drink plenty of warm water to flush out toxins and keep your system well hydrated. It is a known fact that hunger pangs are actually silent cravings of thirst. Hence, sip on water especially luke warm to reduce weight.
- Stay physically active. We all know that calorie burn out is important to keep weight in check. If you do not have time for exercise, keep active at work. Join a sports activity at work like table tennis or football. Take the stairs often. Move from your seat every 30-60 minutes for a short stroll and sip of water. Fidget as much as possible to keep your metabolism up.
- A long day at work is sure to make you fetish by evening. So, plan you healthy evening snack beforehand. Carbohydrate craving is at its peak at this hour so a whole grain sandwich or a banana with few walnuts is a great idea.
- Indulge in homemade soups and stews at night. A light meal is perfect to keep you in shape. Porridges are also a great idea.
Dietitians at Nutri-Health System have a special program for individuals with hectic working hours. Call us at 1800-103-6633 for learning about the best weight loss program for you.a