Health & nutrition

We all already know how much water is important when it comes to weight loss. Water helps control appetite and it is less likely that you will overeat. But that's not all. In fact, when you're dehydrated, your kidneys can not function normally, so the body further strains the liver. While liver works excessively, fats that you consume will not biodegrade, but will be stored. 

You should also know that if you increase your fiber intake, you also need to increase your water intake. Gradually increase the amount of fiber, and also do the same with water. Otherwise, you will cause constipation instead encourage digestion.

Skip proteins 

Numerous studies have shown that increased protein intake promotes weight loss. Proteins quickly create a feeling of fullness that lasts longer. They also encourage muscle building and fat consumption. Your body needs a greater effort to degrade proteins as compared to carbohydrates or fats. 

The recommended daily protein intake depends on your weight, but most people should enter from 40 to 80 grams of protein a day. Excellent sources are yogurt, eggs, turkey, chicken, fish or beans. As a snack choose almonds which will satisfy cravings for snacks, while keep you full. 

Spend days sitting 

Even if you exercise every day, you should not spend the rest of the day sitting. Scientific studies have shown that even a few hours sitting slows down fat consumption. Just 2 minutes walking every hour will be enough that the body continues to burn fat effectively, and you'll spend 59 calories more per day. 

To people who spend their days sitting in front of computer, experts recommend putting a reminder on monitor to walking every hour. Every day we should do 10,000 steps. Although it sounds a lot and unattainable, it can be accomplished very easy if you take a walk while you talk on the phone, replace lift with stairs or jog in place while watching TV. 

Exercise regularly

Although it sounds strange, daily exercise can aggravate weight loss. Studies have shown that people who exercise regularly eat more calories because they think they can do it. This is most common in beginners. They often feel hungry immediately after exercise because the body gets used to reduced calorie intake. This does not mean that you need to starve, but eat something after exercise that will fill you but not fatten. 

Chronic stress

The stress hormone, cortisol, stimulates appetite and craving for carbohydrates. Even if you do not feel craving for carbohydrates, your body will store a larger amount of fat, rather than use it as an energy source. 

Studies have shown that chronic stress increases the risk of accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, which is the worst for your health. Specifically, excessive levels of fat in the abdominal area increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cardiovascular system, heart attack and stroke.