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Weight loss should always be done with the help of diet and exercise. No doubt that with diet alone you would lose weight, but the chances of gaining the weight lost in a short period are more. This is because when you restrict food to some amount or eliminate some foods from the diet, your psychology does not permit that and ultimately you tend to break your own formed rules and overindulge in the foods which were restricted. This then leads to excess weight gain, and you are back to square one again.
According to your height your ideal body weight should be 75 kg is you are a male and 70 kg if you are a female. Your diet would also depend on the kind of lifestyle you lead. Remember the following tips to lose weight –
• Never skip your breakfast. Breakfast is considered a brain food and will help keep you going for the whole day.
• Eat small meals at frequent intervals. Avoiding both starving and binging.
• Consume at least 8-9 servings of fruits and vegetables including 1 green leafy vegetable daily.
• Avoid simple sugars and processed carbohydrates. Choose whole cereals or whole wheat products and avoid white flour and its products as far as possible.
• Remember ‘fat free’ or ‘sugar free’ products do not mean calorie free. Make sure to read the food labels before any food item you consume.
• Avoid deep fried, oily or fried foods as far as possible. Include good proteins in the form of pulses, sprouts, milk, eggs, fish, and lean meats or de skinned chicken.
• The most important nutrient that is always forgotten is water. Drink sufficient water daily to keep yourself well hydrated.
Physical activity or exercise is a very important criterion to remain fit. Always remember diet and exercise works hand in hand, both are helpless without each other. Just a simple brisk walk for 40-45 minutes will help.
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