Losing weight tops many people’s list of goals for 2023. It is not the easiest of tasks, as it requires adjustments to a routine of consolidated habits.

Slimming depends on the caloric deficit, which implies eating less calories than you spend. The elaboration of a personalized food plan with a nutritionist and periodic follow-up are essential for the process to be sustainable.

Nutritionist Carla de Castro, from the Nutrição & Saúde clinic in Brasília, recommends some simple practices that, if incorporated into everyday life, help the body to function better and can start the weight loss process.

1. Take care of your hydration

Always have a water bottle close by to facilitate hydration. According to nutritionist Carla, regular water consumption improves intestinal health, preventing constipation and swelling of the abdomen.

“A healthy intestine supports all the body’s metabolic processes, as most of the vitamins and minerals are absorbed there”, he highlights.

2. Eat protein with every meal

Proteins must be distributed in all meals, as they help to maintain satiety and are important for gaining muscle mass. “An adult should consume approximately between 1 and 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day”, says Carla.

The feeling of satiety prevents the person from eating on impulse, helping to maintain adherence to the diet.

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3. Learn to get a good nights sleep

The ideal is to sleep at least 7 hours a night. By regulating sleep, the individual improves concentration, memory and mood.

Anxiety is also expected to decrease – this feeling usually causes increased hunger and the need to consume unhealthy foods.

“Around 8 pm, the release of melatonin, known as the sleep hormone, begins. The ideal is to go to bed before 10 pm to take advantage of her concentration in the body”, advises the nutritionist.

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4. Include fruits on the menu

To reduce sugar consumption, the expert recommends that the patient prioritize the inclusion of fruit in meals.

“Sugar produces a sense of pleasure and reward in the brain. The more sugar you consume, the greater the craving for it. Break the vicious cycle, replacing desserts and sugary drinks with natural foods”, recommends Carla.

According to her, the taste buds take, on average, 3 weeks to adapt to new eating patterns. After that time, you will no longer feel so much craving for sweets.

5. Avoid ready-to-eat food

Swap ready-to-eat foods, which are usually high in sugar, salt and fat, for natural foods. Bet on the so-called “real food”, including rice, beans, protein, cooked vegetables, raw salad and fruit in meals.

Carla also suggests that food be spread over 4 or 5 meals throughout the day and that dinner should take place no more than 3 hours before bedtime.

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