How To Shed Pounds And Three Key Suggestions For Reinforcing Your Health

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Discover the ‘Three-Point Health Recovery System’

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Our devoted readers may have noticed a decrease in our blog posts recently. We’ve consciously reduced the frequency to ensure quality content. While we previously shared numerous weight loss tips, today, I aim to focus on mindful practices. Every Wednesday, I plan to connect with our blog followers and share my health journey. For those interested, you can read more about me here…

Let’s delve into the core issue, starting with my own battle with weight loss that dragged me into a cycle of depression for nearly three years. The more I tried to control my diet, the more suffocated I felt during mealtimes. Mornings were dreary as stepping on the scale filled me with self-loathing. And then, the pandemic struck. Restrictions confined me indoors, making me ponder the purposelessness of life while seeking solace in sugary treats. Sugar became my emotional crutch. My body ached, making it hard to shift positions in bed at night. Each morning, I vowed for change, but by 10 am, I’d spiral back into darkness. I resented my body, my lack of discipline, and ironically, the very act of eating—my only source of comfort. I’m certain many women resonate with this struggle… Am I right?

But life doesn’t end there. Once, I shed 40 kg following the Atkins/Keto diet. However, I refused to restrict carbs again, fearing hair loss and muscle depletion, a recovery that took me five years to achieve.

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My life turned around when I embraced a day-by-day approach. After much struggle, I awakened each morning with a positive mantra, “Today is a new day, and I must progress from yesterday.” This mindset shift marked the beginning of my commitment to habit formation and intuitive eating.

How to Shed Pounds and Embrace a Health Recovery System: Top Three Tips

In my quest to streamline my life, I devised my personal ‘Three-point health recovery system’.

• Eat 18-6 IF

• 6 Days Workout

• Reject Diets and Scales

Well, that seems straightforward, doesn’t it?

• Eat 18-6 IF

I practice Intermittent Fasting daily, fasting for 18 hours and allowing a 6-hour eating window.

What do I eat? Anything and everything. I indulge my sweet cravings after meals, skipping sugar or sweeteners in my tea out of preference. My eating window spans from 12 noon to 6 pm. Occasionally, I falter at night when hunger strikes, but I’m unashamed to reach for a glass of diluted buttermilk or a handful of almonds.

• 6 Days Workout

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Since mid-May, I’ve incorporated daily walks, starting at a minimum of 30 minutes. I adjust the speed and incline based on my mood and needs, gradually increasing my calorie burn from 100 to 300. I refuse to pressure my body or mind, as enjoyment is my priority. With my earphones in and lively Bollywood music playing, I find joy in this routine.

• Reject Diets and Scales

This shift in mindset towards health and weight loss has been transformative. While I acknowledge my excess weight, I no longer obsess over the scale as I used to. The mere numbers no longer dictate my emotions. I concentrate on avoiding fad diets and steer clear of my weighing scales.

I’ve stopped calorie counting throughout the day and avoid eating anything after 6 pm. I skip checking my weight but maintain a consistent workout routine without breaks. Instead of sprinting on the treadmill, I embrace gradual speed increases with a sense of contentment. With my ‘Three-point health recovery system’ as my guide, I have bid farewell to conventional weight loss advice.

Why not give it a try? After all, isn’t good health our ultimate goal?

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