Obesity has become a growing problem in today’s world and it’s not because of just over-eating; our sedentary lifestyles, easy availability of unhealthy foods and even genetics are a major contributor to our fat pads.

For those who pile on the pounds a bit too fast; you may even have your parents to blame for that. But fear not, there are simple and easy ways to lose weight fast. They may require some serious behaviour modifications but it will help you in the long run and even keep you far away from diseases such as hypertension and diabetes

1. Healthy eating > fast foods:
Foods that are fresh and cooked at home have far greater nutritive value than something you pick up from a restaurant. Even foods that have been canned or artificially preserved contain chemicals not too good for your health and have a high amount of sodium in them.

High amount of sodium salts is known to cause hypertension; which is a gateway disease for heart attacks. Whole grain breads, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and fresh meat cuts are highly under appreciated when it comes to a healthy diet.

2. Coffee does more than just wake you up:
Coffee has the ability to keep you jumping and running all day long but that’s not all. Coffee is known to cause diuresis and has a huge amount of antioxidants in it. Diuretics cause you to pass out the unwanted water in your body and antioxidants protect your cells from damage and prevent early aging.

For those who aren’t big fans of coffee can drink tea which has an ever higher amount of antioxidants and has a milder taste without the dreaded crash that coffee gives you. Flavoured teas not only taste good but help you relax and are good for your immune system. Green tea is known to help people lose weight because the body actually needs to burn calories to digest it.

Make sure your cup of joe or tea doesn’t contain too much sugar; it will lose all its nutritious value and instead contribute to weight gain.coffee Increases Metabolism

3. Know your limits with salt:
Salty snacks contain a high amount of sodium that not only contribute to heart disease but also tend to retain water in your body and are the main cause of all the “water” weight you have.

Make sure any snack you take have less than 140 mg salt in them and try substituting snacks with fresh fruits, nuts or salads.

4. Buy a set of weights:
Lifting weights makes more muscle, and when you’re making muscle you’re not making fat. Shunting your metabolism to muscle production will actually help you lose those extra pounds.

Weights are a long term investment as you can use them even in small spaces such as your office or cubicle. Try stretching before you train and start off light; a few crunches and squats till you manage to get the hang of it. Regular exercise will bring very fast results.

5. Eat foods that have a high water content:
Drinking water is known to be healthy for you. Maintaining an adequate amount of hydration is a primary health goal but water isn’t only available in liquid form. Foods such as celery, grapes, cucumbers, watermelon, pineapple and cranberries contain a high amount of water content and are super foods if you’re looking to rid yourself for some extra pounds.

These foods aren’t only good for your hydration but are also good diuretics and rid your body of extra sodium. The extra fibre they contain is good for your digestion.Drinking tons of water to lose weight



6. Go to bed:
Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you grouchy, it also makes you fat, and it’s not just because you’re not eating when you’re sleeping(although there is that).

Sleep deprivation is known to slow down your metabolism and also increase your production of cortisol, a stress hormone that piles on the pound around your belly. Plus if you’ve been awake longer then you’re more likely to eat to stave off sleep.
7. Take a hike (or a walk!):
Walking is the easiest form of exercise and is a good way to get all your muscles moving. Evening walks have an added benefit; they can speed up your metabolism after it starts to slow down during the day.

Half an hour of a brisk walk can do wonders for your metabolism and keep it elevated long after you’re done with your walk. Aerobic exercise also release serotonin in your body, which is essential the happy chemical that elevates your mood.