The quarantine has been hard for all of us. Whether it be a deterioration in physical or mental health, we've seen it all.

Today, we will be talking about 5 ways you can shed off those extra pounds without actually sweating it out.

1. Increase your protein intake - Increase in protein can promote feeling of fullness and help you feel less hungry. This is a great way to curb your appetite. Protein rich food you can try: Eggs, Almonds, Oats, Cottage cheese, Milk, Brocolli etc.

2. Increase your water intake - Drinking water 30 minutes before a meal can actually help you eat less. So, replace your daily soda or juice bottles with water and get actual results. It will also promote better skin so it's a win-win situation.

3. Eliminate sugar - Sugar is associated with weight gain and also many other diseases. So, it will be beneficial for you to curb that sugar consumption and in turn have greater health benefits. Avoid beverages that contain sugar.

4. Drink black coffee - Replace your other beverages with black coffee. It is said to promote weight loss by increasing metabolism by almost 50%. It also stimulates the nervous system which signals the body to break down the fat cells and use them as a source of energy as opposed to glycogen.

5. Avoid too many calories - This is a great way to lose weight. Try being aware of how many calories you normally consume in a day and work to decrease that. This will surely give you results in the long term.

If you can bring about these subtle changes in your diet, you'll be sure to notice the change.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-ways-to-lose-weight-without-diet-or-exercise#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3

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