Do you want to eat it when it's cold? Try these 5 tips to halve calorie intake and lose weight is no longer difficult!

On a cold winter day, steaming hot pot and sweet milk tea are always particularly tempting. Although I had just finished eating, my hand couldn't help but reach for the snack bag. By the time I realized it, I had already wiped out half a bag of potato chips. The phenomenon of 'craving in cold weather' actually has scientific basis - in low temperature environments, the body instinctively becomes thirsty Look for high calorie foods to maintain body temperature. But don't worry, mastering these tips can satisfy your appetite and maintain a good figure.

1. Add some "fat burning buff"

1. Protein first

Boiled eggs, sugar free soybean milk or Greek yogurt as the main role of breakfast, which can delay hunger more than traditional steamed stuffed buns deep-fried dough sticks. Protein digestion is slow, which can keep the stomach full and reduce the urge to add meals in the morning.

2. Coarse grain magic

Change white bread into whole wheat Mantou, and upgrade ordinary oatmeal to steel cut oatmeal. The dietary fiber in coarse grains swells when it comes into contact with water, which can enhance satiety and stabilize blood sugar fluctuations, cutting off "hunger and anger syndrome" from the source.

3. Warm up drink

Replace breakfast coffee with ginger and red date tea. Warm foods can increase basal metabolic rate. Research has found that after drinking warm beverages, the human body becomes thirsty for high sugar foods expectations will significantly decrease.

2. Eating meals like this is not afraid of gaining weight

1. Change the order of eating

Drink half a bowl of light soup first, then eat vegetable dishes, and finally consume the main food and meat. This simple adjustment can transmit the satiety signal to the brain in advance, naturally reducing the total amount of food consumed.

2. Clever use of spices

Adding natural spices such as cinnamon and star anise to stew dishes can not only enhance flavor, but also promote the activity of brown fat with their active ingredients. This special type of adipose tissue is specifically responsible for consuming energy and producing heat.

3. Tableware slimming method

Replace the commonly used rice bowl from 4.5 inches to 3.8 inches with a smaller diameter plate. The visual full plate effect can deceive the brain into producing a sense of satisfaction, but the actual intake can be reduced by about 20%.

3. Snack time is important

1. The prime time

is from 3-4 pm in the afternoon The optimal snack supply time is when the metabolic rate is higher. Choosing high-quality snacks such as original nuts and low sugar fruits can not only replenish energy but also prevent fat accumulation.

2. Chewing Tips

When eating snacks, intentionally slow down and chew more than 20 times per bite. Extending the eating time can fully secrete satiety hormones, effectively preventing excessive intake.

3. Sensory Transfer

When a craving bug is causing trouble, first drink a glass of warm water or take sugar free mint. After waiting for 15 minutes, most unnecessary eating impulses will automatically subside.

4. Winter exercise becomes easier

1. Fragmented fat burning

Get up every hour and do a 3-minute opening and closing jump or high leg lift. The cumulative effect of this intermittent exercise is not inferior to that of a gym. Exercise in low temperature environments results in approximately 12% more heat consumption than at room temperature.

2. Home equipment

Place a small dumbbell next to the sofa and do a few arm bending exercises while watching TV shows. The key to winter home sports lies in being "within reach" and lowering the threshold for movement.

3. Fun Consumption Method

Follow the rhythm of music to tidy up the wardrobe or deeply clean, which can not only exercise the body but also create a clean environment. Household chores can consume approximately 150-200 calories per hour.

5. Sleep quality determines waist circumference

1. Fasting before bedtime

Stop eating 3 hours before bedtime to give the digestive system sufficient rest time. Eating when the metabolic rate decreases at night makes it easier for calories to be converted into fat storage.

2. Temperature regulation technique

Keep the bedroom between 18-20 ℃, which is most conducive to fat metabolism. Overheated environments can interfere with the secretion of growth hormone and affect nighttime fat burning efficiency.

3. Light Management Method

Avoid exposure to blue light one hour before going to bed and use warm colored night lights. The normal secretion of melatonin can regulate leptin levels and reduce the risk of binge eating the next day. In fact, winter is actually the golden period for weight loss, as the cold itself helps us burn more calories. The key is to understand the signals emitted by the body and satisfy them in a smart way. Starting from tomorrow's breakfast, you will find that warmth and slimness can really be achieved at the same time.

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