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Health & Fitness: 6 Weight Loss Alternatives To Consider

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Health & Fitness: 6 Weight Loss Alternatives To Consider

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
February 7, 2019
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Exercising might not be a suitable weight loss option for many as it is both time-consuming and hard to keep up with. That is why it’s important to consider other weight loss options if you’re keen on getting your weight down. Luckily, there are a number of fun ways to lose weight without the hassle and bustle of a gym. These weight loss alternatives are also customizable to suit your preference so it doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Here are some fun weight loss alternatives to consider.

  1. Dancing

The best way to lose weight is by doing something you love. For most people, going to the gym seems more like a chore than a fun activity. Therefore, you can opt for a dance class instead. If you enjoy dancing and are looking to lose some weight, try fusing the two. You can take a Zumba or salsa class which are quite common around town. Shake what your mama gave you – dance to Zumba!

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  1. Swimming

There’s nothing better than losing weight while having fun. An hour in the pool could burn 430 to 630 calories. Not to mention, swimming is a popular pastime, especially in this weather. It also engages most of your muscles giving you a full-body workout without too much strain. Additionally, it’s safer than working out in the gym and appropriate for all ages. Health And Fitness: Physical And Mental Benefits Of Swimming

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  1. Weight Loss Challenges

Most of these challenges are faced with a lot of scepticism. While many of them might seem like a scam, there are a couple of weight loss challenges that actually work. They are easy to follow as they consider the average man’s capabilities. For instance, the Dry January challenge entails participants foregoing alcoholic beverages for 30 days to cut down on calories.

  1. Self-monitoring

Self-discipline is a huge part of a successful weight loss journey. By simply watching what you eat, you can cut down on unnecessary calories. This can happen by reducing your junk food intake, counting your daily calories and eating more cereal and greens. Additionally, you can reflect on emotions that drive you to eat as junk food are a go-to comfort food. Weight loss: 10 great fat-burning foods

  1. Yoga

Yoga is quickly a contemporary means of losing weight while promoting general well-being. Many yoga poses provide effective weight loss alternatives such as upward-facing dog pose, and boat poses among others. There are a number of gyms that also offer yoga classes. Additionally, you can follow YouTube tutorials on yoga. Health And Fitness: 10 Reasons Why You Should Practice Yoga

  1. Body Wraps

This is a cloth or plastic sheet tied tightly around a specific area of the body that helps you sweat without moving a muscle. Sweating helps in weight loss and it’s said that body wraps are more effective than saunas. You either get a spa treatment or do it at home following these steps. Remember to not overdo the wraps as they may damage your body. Limit this technique to twice every week.

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