A considerable portion of the world population is struggling with excess bodyweight. That's why we have hundreds dieting plans proposed to help us win the game. But most people fail pursuing any of these. They can try jumping from one plan or another, modifying it, but the problem persists. Either the people don't follow the rules strictly killing any result the chosen plan promises, or they simply give it up too early.
The core problem is the dieting plan concept. The human body is a natural construct which is not built to follow strict schedules and rules. Our infanthood is a perfect example. Mothers are told tofeed their babies when they're crying for food. Feeding by a timed schedule is not recommended. Adult bodies aren’t much different. Strict plans and schedules of any kind – not just those related to dieting – pose a great burden to our mind. Both the brain and the body encounter excess amounts of stress. As we are not naturally prepared to bear stress for as long as most dieting plans last, we choose to set free from all that.
Of course, there are still people who lose weight off a dieting plan successfully and sustainably, but they aren’t in majority. Our bodies are different – that’s what all doctors keep saying. What is little hunger during the day for one person, might be a starving ordeal for someone else.
An Optimal Dieting Regime
I am using the term “dieting regime” to distinguish it from the “dieting plans” that follow strict schedules. A “regime” is, thus, just a change you need to apply. And the main point is to feel less stressful. If a weight loss plan or regime entails a huge amount of stress, it can’t be healthy.
For this dieting regime you will need nothing more but some good shoes for extended training, a weight scale, and possibly a cookbook with convenient breakfast recipes.
The rules for a proper dieting for weight loss without a plan.
- Eat smaller portions and exercise a bit more. Your aim is to lower the body weight gradually. If you only walk for half hours a day, extend it to an hour, and try walking a little bit faster. Also, do not skip any meals during the daylight.
- Restrict carbohydrates, in particular simple sugars. The extent of that restriction should depend on the exercise and daily calories burnt. If you can only walk half an hour for exercise, you won’t need sugars at all. But if you plan on biking all day long, some candies will be a great source of energy.
- Do not set free of more than 2% of your body weight in a week. In about six weeks you will lose 10% of the body weight. Important: do not step on the scale more than twice in a week.
- Learn to concentrate on other things when you feel hungry after a meal. When you reduce food intake, especially carbs, you will hardly feel the full stomach after eating. This is why you’re going to need a cookbook mentioned above.
- Every next meal in a day should be smaller than the previous. Modern ways of living neglect the breakfast. We often skip it because we ware tight with time in the morning. Learn how to make simple, fast and healthy breakfasts. Or prepare in the evening before.
The regime can last as much as you need to reach your weight goal. You will be less stressed and won’t feel that something abruptly changed.