It’s almost bikini season. Are you ready for it? Revive Medical Center offers some summer weight loss tips below that are not the common “eat right and exercise regularly” tips. This does not mean that you shouldn’t eat right and exercise; this is the best way to lose weight. Still, there are some other things you can do to help lose the excess weight you put on over the winter.
Stay Hydrated
Did you know that hunger can actually be caused by dehydration rather than a need for food? It can, which is why it’s important to stay hydrated with plenty of water all summer long. This not only helps you endure the summer heat and humidity, but it also turns off your hunger mechanism when it isn’t needed.
Get Plenty of Sleep
People who are sleep-deprived tend to gain weight. One reason why is that they eat excessively late at night. Don’t be tempted to binge-watch your favorite series with a bag of potato chips in your lap. Rather, go to bed early and get plenty of sleep each night to prevent putting on excess pounds.
Avoid Too Much Alcohol
Summer is a great time to enjoy ice-cold beer, iced sangria, and plenty of summer cocktails such as piña coladas and margaritas. The problem is these alcoholic beverages are riddled with calories and put on excess weight, especially around your middle. Avoid too much alcohol throughout the summer to keep the weight off.
Enjoy Light Summer Foods
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light foods that are filled with water to help keep you hydrated. Such foods include melons, especially watermelon, fresh fruit salads, fresh veggies salads, and veggie patties instead of fattening hamburgers.
Avoid Loose Clothing
Studies show that people who wear loose clothing tend to be less concerned about how much weight they put on. Summer is the perfect time to show some skin, not only because of the weather but also because of the inspiration it will give you to slim down and stay slim so you look great.
Spice it Up
Finally, spice up your summer meals to help burn excess calories. According to a study done at the Center of Human Nutrition at UCLA, capsaicin, which is what makes chili peppers so spicy, burns an additional 100 to 200 calories per day. Don’t be afraid of spice to help you lose weight.
We can also help here at Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA. Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our weight loss experts. We will get you on a summer weight loss plan that is designed to help you get your body into bikini-shape in no time.
