Stress free weight loss tips

Sometimes we find ourselves in the whirlwind of a low-calorie diet and we go to accumulate further stress, compared to the normal daily routine, because we feel we have to deprive ourselves of something, of the 'sweet' that used to give us so much serenity, to the detriment of the waistline and health, in general. But good mental stability is also essential for living well and in harmony with ourselves and with others. How to do, therefore, to avoid strong anxieties and nervousness when we are following a diet aimed at losing body weight?

Some tips for a stress-free diet

There are so many little tips for losing weight, many of which are also fun and not that difficult to pursue.

• Slow chewing will make you feel fuller, because the 'too full' signal reaches the brain a little later than the beginning of the meal, in fact it takes about 20 minutes
• Preferring whole grains will favor intestinal transit thanks to the fiber (and tend to be more satiating)
• Savoring the tastes and aromas of each dish satisfies the sight, smell and taste buds (and lifts the mood)
• Having some light and fresh food close at hand in the fridge can help you not rush to snacks or bagged chips during afternoon or nighttime hunger pangs
• Never skip meals: the body would mistake this sudden behavior as a sort of 'food famine', and would slow down the basal metabolic rate, for survival. Great if practiced on a desert island with no food, but our home would be a real shame
• Never go shopping with hunger pangs gripping your stomach, it would be a serious calculation error…
• Crunchy foods that must be bitten and crunched 'deceive' the brain into thinking it has eaten more, make you feel fuller and help relieve some stress
• Water is the only calorie-free food, and it should be used for this very reason. More water in the stomach = less space for food
• Cooking appetizing foods that pleasantly meet our tastes will make us feel less on a diet and less nervous. And they can also be found within a low-calorie diet, just think about it a little.