If only there were a lazy, easy way to lose weight without killing yourself and without jogging around the neighborhood.
If you think your are going to lose weight in a boot camp, think again - it’s not going to work. You are probably like me and many others that work on a computer all day, here are some lazy weight loss tips to get you going. You heard right, lazy and lose weight in the same sentence.
1. Walk
This sounds too easy but it’s true. You need to start walking again. This is not the same as walking into the kitchen to get some snacks. This is real walking, even power walking if you should become inspired to.
Make it a habit of walking for at least an hour in the morning before anything else. If the weather is not friendly, then go to a mall. Most malls are open early for the mall walkers. The stores might not be open but you can walk around the mall for an hour or so and window shop or make some mall walker friends.
Take care not to get run over by the power walkers. They run the mall and will mow you down if you are not careful. You might even decide to be one of the mall power walkers yourself. You would certainly burn up more calories.
2. Swimming
Do you own a lake or a swimming pool? Alright, maybe this is going to sound like more work than it’s worth but it’s worth it. Community centers, YMCAs and YWCAs and some gyms have pools. Swimming is a great way to get an aerobic workout.
We are not saying you must join the swim team, swimming is fun and it not too much work. You will burn off fat if you swim a few times a week.
3. Start eating more meals
If you are laughing right about now, don’t leave yet. Eat more meals, but eat smaller portions. This actually helps your body process calories more efficiently when your system is working to digest food. When you only eat a couple of times a day, then your body is running at a lower metabolic rate.
4. Stop snacking at the computer or TV.
If you have a habit of keeping a bowl of snacks right next to you most of the time, break the habit. This alone will shed a lot of weight from your stomach. Learn to say no to yourself. You can do this.
5. Get a substitute
Change out the bad food, for the good. This is so easy to do once you get the hang of it. Start eating more fresh fruit when you want to eat something sweet. Stay away from the French fries and chocolate shakes. In fact, stay away from McDonald’s and Burger King for awhile. Start including more unprocessed foods in your diet. This gives your body something to do while you are sitting at the computer.
All the work is done while you aren’t doing much, now that’s the real lazy way to start losing weight, don’t you think?
