Weight loss tips: How to lose fat and gain muscle
Everyone's weight loss journey is different considering our unique body types, metabolism, eating habits and other lifestyle factors. Experts say that in the first 4-6 weeks, we lose weight rapidly, but some may shed kilos more rapidly than others depending on the age, gender, and activity level. Nutritionist Anupama Menon gives tips on losing fat the right way.
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Published on Oct 11, 2021 02:30 pm IST 7 Photos
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"Most of the weight loss initially comes from carb stores, proteins, and water and to lesser extent body fat," says nutritionist Anupama Menon in her Instagram post about stages of weight loss. She also explains in another post how to lose weight in a healthy way.(Pexels)
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Set realistic goals: Menon says that one can expect to lose weight more quickly initially but one should avoid going overboard in excitement. "Generally, extreme weight loss in a short amount of time isn't the healthiest option for your body to go through. It can also make maintaining your weight a lot harder in the long run. So try to set realistic goals and take things one kilo at a time," she says.(Pexels)
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Don't cut your calories drastically: In order to lose weight, one should have fewer calories and exercise. However, cutting your calories too much can lead to greater loss of muscle rather than fat. "Instead, aim to moderately reduce the number of calories you consume per day to minimise muscle loss while still facilitating fat loss," says Menon.(Pexels)
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Start measuring and tracking your food: People tend to underestimate the amount of food they actually eat. Two great ways to avoid this is to measure your portions and keep track of what you are eating. In addition to the calories, you may also want to monitor macronutrients like carbs, fat, and protein.(Pexels)
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