Embrace the Summer: Dos and Don'ts for Losing Weight

Dos:

• Eat healthily: Maintain a balanced diet comprising proteins, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to ensure optimal nutrition. Utilise cooking methods like steaming, baking, or boiling, and choose high-fibre, low-fat foods. For instance, swap whole milk for skim milk, desserts for fruits, and fatty meats for lean chicken or fish to reduce calorie intake.
• Exercise regularly: Integrate at least 30 minutes of exercise into your daily routine, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling. Incorporate weight training to build muscle mass and boost metabolism. Take advantage of Blua Health's "Keep Moving" and "AI Fit PT" features to assist you in achieving your fitness goals effortlessly.
• Choose beverages wisely: Limit consumption of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages as they are usually high in sugar and calories. Opt for water or sparkling water instead. Staying hydrated helps promote metabolism and detoxification. If you don't have any specific health conditions, remember to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Reminders from Blua Health's "Get hydrated" feature are here to assist you to do so.
• Get adequate sleep: Establish a regular bedtime routine and ensure you get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep every night. Sufficient rest helps regulate appetite and maintain a healthy metabolism.

Don'ts:

• Avoid extreme dieting: Steer clear of extreme dieting practices that involve complete elimination of certain foods or food groups. Such approaches may lead to nutritional deficiencies and a decrease in metabolism, negatively impacting overall health.
• Don't rely on medication: Some weight loss medications may suppress appetite, but they directly affect the central nervous system, leading to side effects such as nervousness, insomnia, and depression. Prolonged use of these medications can also result in addiction, and once discontinued, appetite may rebound significantly, negating any long-term weight loss effects.

Weight loss is a gradual process that requires patience. It's crucial to find a sustainable approach that suits you. Aim for a steady loss of 0.5-1kg per week and consult your body mass index (BMI) as a reference point. Avoid pursuing unrealistic ideals of thinness and prioritise health above all else. Wishing everyone a fit and fabulous summer ahead!

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