Many women believe that losing weight is a painful experience and often give up halfway. However, if you start with the beautiful goal of achieving a perfect figure and a slender physique, and enjoy the process of losing weight, you can make it a fun and fulfilling experience!
Losing weight is one of the hardest things in the world, at least that's how overweight people see it; it's also one of the most painful things in the world, according to almost every woman who tries to lose weight. However, if you look at it from a different perspective, the process of losing weight might become quite enjoyable.
• Constantly remind yourself why you need to lose weight: for the upcoming holiday trip (to wear less clothing), for the ten-year high school reunion (to dress in a form-fitting and sexy way), for a colleague's birthday party (to dress scantily and sexily), and for the next wave of "feminine" fashion (of course you know what "feminine" means).
• Reduce your appetite first: Each time you eat, only eat half of the food on your plate and leave the other half uneaten; when eating at a Western restaurant, ask the waiter not to bring bread; when ordering pizza, specify that you don't want cheese, only vegetable flavor; use mustard instead of salad dressing and seasonings for fish, chicken, etc.; eat only one banana for breakfast, which will fill you up with 8 calories.
Drink as much plain water as possible every day, at least eight glasses (500cc each): This water can magically "fill" you up, help reduce hunger, flush out excess body fat, and keep your metabolism running smoothly. If you frequently travel for work, it's best to carry a small water bottle in your bag so you can drink clean water even when you're out and about.
When eating with a group of people, it is better to sit next to men: First, women usually do not reveal their appetite in front of men, and even if they can eat a lot, they will still be reserved, so you can eat less; second, men will usually be happy to help you share a large part of the food on your plate, so you can eat less.
If you're truly determined to lose weight, you need not only determination but also periodic checks on your progress: weigh yourself once a week. Don't weigh yourself every day, as that can easily lead to a loss of confidence due to a lack of visible results and progress; weighing yourself once a week, even with just a tiny bit of weight loss, will excite and encourage you.
Eat less Western food: Western food, especially fast food, truly lives up to its reputation as "junk food"—it's high in calories and fat. So, if you want to lose weight, try to eat foods cooked using Chinese steaming or boiling methods, such as steamed or boiled vegetables, fish, shrimp, and chicken. These are both filling and low in fat, so you can eat them without gaining weight.
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