HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST: 5 EASY STEPS

Just ask a few of your friends why they love playing sports and why they love exercising. I’m sure you’ll get a huge range of answers! Some will say that they exercise to stay healthy, or because they have an upcoming competition coming up, or just for the pleasure of spending time with their family. And of course, you will have people telling you that they exercise to lose weight. As eating is a national pastime in Singapore, gaining unhealthy weight can be too easy with scrumptious food available across our sunny island. We have some tips that you can follow if you want to lose weight the healthy way, as quickly as possible!

The first thing that comes to mind when people think of losing weight is to eat less. It’s no secret that we gain weight from what we eat - but that doesn’t mean that fasting will help you to lose weight. Our body gets used to our regular eating habits, and making drastic changes to that is actually really bad for your health.It’s also not sustainable in the long run, and can eventually result in a “back to normal” effect - where at the end of the day, your dieting efforts will not make any impact!Losing weight through eating less could also mean losing muscles - which is definitely not what you’re looking for! That’s why it is important to prioritize a slow, but continuous effort to reduce your food intake. Next time you're eating out at a restaurant or hawker centre, opt for healthier options like less oil or less sugar options.

Before you start on any weight loss program, it is important to have clear & realistic objectives. This will help to motivate yourself and give you a proper direction.As a start, choose a sport that is intense yet fun at the same time (like running, or swimming) - and start exercising! Get your friends together for a sport session, or join a club to help motivate you further :)So what is an ideal weight loss goal? It varies from person to person, but generally studies have shown that losing 0.5kg per week is ideal :) Trying to lose more in a short period of time can result in loss of muscles, and of course - loss in motivation levels. Don’t try to rush your weight loss process - find your own rhythm and find a pace which you are comfortable with!

Keep yourself motivated! :)Celebrate each workout (in a healthy way, of course! ;)) and keep going at it! Reaching your goal shouldn’t be the end of your journey, but just an extra motivation to continue with your healthy lifestyle.Try new challenges, new sports, and keep fighting for a healthier you!!