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Get Shredded Without Dieting

Dieting is a miserable experience for most people, and for good reason. When we think of the word “diet,” detox drinks and starvation often come to mind but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to lose weight without even really trying, and you could certainly get shredded or lean if you stay consistent and focus on long-term on being slim progress instead of finding fitness inspired shortcuts.

Remember that losing weight is all about energy balance, meaning you need to consume fewer calories than you are burning. Interestingly, including pilates weight loss can be a lot simpler than measuring calories against exercise. Here are our top 6 tips on how to get shredded without dieting:

  1. Eat the same foods in smaller portions

Ditch the meal plans that require you to eat the same things day in and day out. That’s not sustainable, not to mention it makes dieting a miserable experience. All you need to do is continue eating the same foods you would normally eat, but in smaller portions. This is a foolproof way to cut your calories without feeling restricted or deprived.

  1. Switch to a smaller plate and a taller, skinnier glass

According to studies, you can fool your brain into thinking that you’re eating and drinking more than you actually are just by switching to a smaller dinner plate and a taller, skinnier glass, These are techniques that restaurants employ so that their customers will be fooled into thinking that they were given larger portions but they don’t help dieting, better to choose small portions and eat light.

  1. Order toppings and extras separately

When eating out, you may find that some restaurants are more generous with toppings than others, while others are stricter with their portions and even weight each individual topping. Pizza Hut and Pizza Express for example; one “scoop” will vary between servers so it would be better for you to ask for the toppings like cheese, guacamole to be served in individual containers instead so that you can monitor how much you are having of each. Always choose the lighter options and allow your dieting to be fun and healthy at the same time.

  1. Avoid creamy sauces and dressings

Creamy sauces and dressings usually have one or more of the following as a base: mayonnaise, heavy cream, butter, sour cream, cheese or milk. While delicious, these bases are all high in fat and therefore, more calorie-dense than their clear counterparts. Dressings that are clear or “light” usually have vinegar, honey or mustard as a base, all of which are lower in fat and calories. Good diets include vinegars and lemon juice as dressing rather than fatty sauces with creams and sugars.

  1. Shop along the perimeter of the supermarket

When doing your groceries, you’ll want to stick to the perimeter of the store because that’s where you’ll find the fresh foods like meats, fruits and vegetables. Bypassing the middle aisles will help you avoid the temptation of cookies, cereal, soda and other not-so-healthy foods. Prioritize your fresh ingredients first and then grab the rest afterwards. That way, your cart is comprised mostly of health, nutrient-dense foods for better dieting rather than that opposed to sweets and empty-calorie foods.

  1. Eat in single servings, not whole bags or packages

Studies show that people who sit down in front of the TV with a bag of crisps are likely to finish the whole bag of crisps . What does this mean for your health? Well, that’s easily 300-500 calories down the hatch depending on the brand and whether or not  you have a dip. To avoid the calorie bomb, weigh out a small serving in a bowl and bring that with you to the sofa instead of the whole bag. That way, you can enjoy your snack and your show without putting on the pounds.

How does Pilates help

Pilates exercise is a guided exercise regime which targets overall health and function no mater how light or heavy you are and no matter how unfit or stiff you might be. You can get shredded with Pilates if you eat right and exercise regularly. Considering these healthy weight watching ideas and also give you a Pilates stance, all can be of excellent benefit to your Pilates practice. You can lower your calory intake, diet less and exercise more doing specific Pilates workouts to raise your energy levels, burn fat and tone your physique. Actually, one of the best fat burners is the stretching and lifting exercise specific to Pilates training exercise. Pilates training will boost your metabolism and improve your stamina and overall fitness so that healthy dieting can be the way forward!

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