How to Lose Weight Without Exercising or Dieting

Losing weight without punishing yourself is genuinely possible  and this article will show you how to achieve this 

1. Drink Water: Drinking plenty of water can help you feel full and reduce your appetite, it can also help flush out toxins and improve digestion, but that's not all, study have shown that your metabolism increases by 30 percent after drinking 500 milliliters of water, approximately two glasses, 

2. Walk or Bike: Instead of driving try walking or biking to nearby destinations, this tactic can help you burn more calories and improve your cardiovascular health, you'd be surprised how easy it is to get in the anaerobic zone by simply walking at a faster pace, pump your arms to get more calories in and focus on maintaining a good pace, you can listen to your favorite music to keep your rhythm. 

3. Eat slowly: A study in the Journal of Preventative Medicine and Public Health, highlights that 60 percent of people who eat fast also tend to overeat, besides fast eaters are three times likelier to be overweight, conversely, eating slowly allows your body to actually feel full and thus prevents overeating. Take the time to enjoy your food and Savor each bite, practice mindful eating, which isn't just eating slower; mindful eating involves paying attention to the sensations of hunger and fullness and eating without distractions, this can help prevent overeating and promote healthy eating habits. 

4. Take the Stairs: Taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator accelerates caloric burn and improves your leg strength, that's important because your legs are the largest muscles in your body, so they consume more calories than smaller mussels 

5. Do Household Chores: Household chores like cleaning gardening and washing your car aren't easy, but they do burn the largest amount of calories and they give you the satisfaction of seeing things done, the Times of India quotes a report proving that 12 hours of household chores per week help you torch 2300 calories and that's the equivalent of burning 9 200 calories per month the equivalent of 2.62 pounds 

6. Stand Instead of Sitting: Standing burns more calories than sitting so try standing while working or watching TV, you could also consider using a standing desk at work, besides you can stand while eating to accelerate digestion and boost metabolism 

7. Dance: Dancing is a fun way to get moving and burn calories, put on your favorite music and dance around your living room or take a dance class with your partner, it will be great fun, 

8. Play withKids or Pets: Playing with kids or pets doesn't just burn calories it makes you happier and it exercises your brain, try playing tag throwing, a frisbee or walking with your dog 

9. Swimming: Swimming is a form of exercise, according to research, swimming leisurely burns 272 calories per hour but you can get to 680 calories per hour if you swim more vigorously, by comparison, walking at 3.5 miles per hour also burns 270 calories in 60 minutes while running at 6 miles per hour burns 680 calories in an hour, so swimming is a much easier and similarly effective exercise 

9. Get Enough Sleep: A meta-analysis of different studies that research the effects of sleep on weight gain suggests that low quality sleep disrupts the hormones that regulate hunger and metabolism which in turn leads to weight gain, besides sleeping poorly makes you more at a risk for compulsive eating, especially foods high in carbs, this analysis claims that there's no consensus on the best sleep protocols to maximize your weight loss goals, what works for you may not work for someone else so aim for seven hours of sleep but listen to your body first and foremost 

10. Reduce Stress: Chronic stress can elevate cortisol levels which can lead to weight gain, chronically high stress levels also decrease our metabolic rates, that means you burn calories more slowly when stressed, leading to fat gain, so find ways to manage stress that work for you, consider meditation, stretching or deep breathing, exercises to feel more relaxed 

11. Choose Whole Foods: According to a controlled trial at the NIH Clinical Center, people who base their diet on processed foods gain more weight and that's because they inadvertently tend to consume more calories, conversely whole foods are generally more filling and nutrient dense than processed foods, that's why they help you keep your weight in check, so if your goal is weight loss, eat a variety of fruits vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats.

Remember, losing weight is not just about exercise and starving yourself, maintaining a caloric deficit is important for weight loss, but you must eat a balanced diet plus incorporating exercise into your daily routine can also help you burn extra calories and achieve your weight loss goals.