You arrive at the office tired, and again someone asks you with a smile if you might be pregnant. You feel heavy and lethargic and would like to lose weight. Your clothes are getting tighter and it’s actually no longer an issue. The diets you come across are all difficult and in many cases you have to starve yourself. You don’t feel like doing this. Besides, you can’t keep this up anyway. What is a good and healthy way to lose 10 kilos without having to go hungry?
Why am I not losing weight?
If you search the internet, you will find numerous methods that will help you lose pounds in just a few days. Because these diets recommend eating a limited diet, you do not get all the necessary nutrients. When following such a diet, you notice that you get a headache, feel lethargic and perhaps even become grumpy. The days seem like weeks and it becomes an ordeal. So what is the solution?
Diet is a lifestyle change
If you want to lose weight healthily, this means a change in lifestyle. It is not about eating differently temporarily, but it goes further than that. Not only will you change your entire diet forever, but you will also change your way of life. It is therefore wise to get good and sufficient sleep. If you don’t do this, you will be tired and your body will want to compensate with more nutrition during the day. In addition, a stress-free life is the best way to lose weight. When you are stressed, you are more likely to eat a lot and eat unhealthy food. But it is also advisable to recharge yourself. Nature is a very good battery for your soul, mind and body.
The things you can address in your life regarding lifestyle are:
- Go to bed on time and get enough sleep each night
- Take moments of rest (rest means no external impulses such as your phone or TV being on. You are then constantly in a reaction mode, which can be very exhausting. It is advisable to turn off all equipment for a few hours a day and only spend time in your garden or some other quiet place to calm your mind.
- Recharge yourself by taking a nature walk at least once a week.
- Meditate for half an hour a day
- If possible, do yoga once a week. You can do this at home with a YouTube video, but it’s even better if you take a lesson.
Moreover, it is advisable to eat at home as much as possible and therefore cook yourself. When you are out and about, it is best to take a bag of healthy food with you. The food that is offered outside in many cases is unhealthy.
How to lose 10 kilos
This diet is aimed at gradually losing a lot of weight. You can eat as much as you want as long as you stick to the diet guidelines. It is advisable to adjust your lifestyle by following the above tips. So after 10 months you will not only be 10 kilos lighter, but you will also feel more beautiful and healthier. But what exactly do you eat and not eat?
The diet
The essence of the diet is that you replace all unhealthy fats with healthy fats. Healthy fats can be found in:
- Avocado
- Fish
- Walnuts, almonds and pistachio nuts,
- Olive oil
Furthermore, replace all the grains and fibers that you normally eat with:
- Brown rice
- Spelled pasta
- Spelt Bread
- Quinoa
Replace all refined sugars with healthy sugars. Healthy sugars are found in:
- Dates
- Figs
- Honey
- Sweet fruit
What do I eat in the morning and afternoon?
In the morning and afternoon it is important that you use spelled grains. This can be done by eating spelled bread or spelled flakes. Spelled is one of the healthiest grains. It is easily digestible and stimulates the production of serotonin, which makes you feel happier.
Some ideas for breakfast and lunch :
- Spelled flakes with low-fat goat yoghurt. Supplemented with any fruit and a small spoonful of honey.
- Spelled bread with, for example, avocado, salmon, tomato, alfalfa, olives, cucumber, salt and pepper
- Smoothie with fresh fruit, for example orange and mango, supplemented with linseed, Goji berries and walnuts. You can supplement fruit with various superfoods.
What do I eat in the evening?
Dinner is all about proportions. For example, you should eat no more than a handful of rice or pasta and no more than 150 grams of fish or meat per person per day. You can supplement the meal endlessly with vegetables and lettuce. Try to eat everything fresh. Avoid food and food products from cans and jars as much as possible.
Dinner ideas :
- Brown rice, with vegetables, lettuce and 150 grams of fish per person. If you want to eat meat no more than 2 times a week. Preferably chicken because it is the most digestible. Always make a rich salad. And don’t eat more than a handful of rice.
- Spelled pasta, with homemade tomato sauce. Place in the blender: 1 pepper, 1 pack of cherry tomatoes, 5 sun-dried tomatoes, 1 clove of garlic, basil, oregano and pepper. Just blend for a minute and you have a delicious pasta sauce that you only have to heat up. For example, you can eat pieces of salmon with this. Don’t forget to make a salad with it.
Tips for when you go out
Always put some food in your bag when you go out, take with you:
- A sandwich bag with nuts
- Bottle of water
- A few dates and figs if you feel like having something sweet
- Fruits such as banana and apple
- Possibly chocolate with more than 80% cocoa
Furthermore, at the beginning of your diet you will notice that you often crave sweets. This is because your body has become addicted to sugars. The advice is if you are eating out or sitting on a terrace and your companion is eating a delicious cake, to take a bite. This way you feel like you have been able to enjoy it and your craving for sweets is satisfied.
The result
The result is not only that you have lost 10 kilos after 10 months, but also that you can easily eat a cake once a week, an occasional pizza or something unhealthy. You will no longer gain weight because you have lost weight healthily. Moreover, you feel lighter, healthier and happier.
