In a video on Instagram on April 12, fitness trainer Vimal Rajput shed 10 easiest ways to support a fat loss journey. In a post, captioned ’10 easiest ways to lose body FAT OVERNIGHT’, Vimal catalogued the things you should always keep in mind.
1. Drink water before sleeping
Drinking sufficient water every day is crucial for your physical and mental well-being. According to Vimal, staying hydrated promotes metabolism and makes your body efficient in eliminating waste.
In the meantime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, consuming water prevents dehydration, which can lead to fuzzy thinking, mood swing, heatstroke, constipation, and kidney stones. Water is calorie-free, so drinking plain water instead of sweetened beverages can minimize caloric consumption.
2. Sleep well
Shoot for 7-9 hours of quality sleep a day. Disturbing hormones (such as cortisol) which can boost fat storage, Vimal emphasized.
Additionally, sleeping less than seven hours every night on a chronic basis has been associated with illness. It can cause weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and depression, Mayo Clinic explains.
3. Avoid late-night snacking
“Avoid eating within 2-3 hours before bed to give your body time to digest and promote fat burning,” the fitness coach wrote.
4. Consume a high-protein dinner
Protein is an essential nutrient during weight loss. “A high-protein meal (chicken, fish or tofu) helps boost metabolism and promotes muscle repair during sleep,” the fitness coach wrote.
5. Cut out carbs at night
Cuttingdown on carb intake at night reduces your insulin levels and urges your body to use fat for fuel.
6. Take light evening exercise
Exercises such as walking, yoga or light cardio can increase your metabolism at night. Thus, perform these low-intensity exercises daily.
7. Drink herbal tea
“Teas like green tea, chamomile, or ginger can support digestion and metabolism,” Vimal wrote.
8. Reduce Bed temperature
Slept in a cold room (60-76F or 15-20 degrees Celsius) has the potential to boost your body’s calorie burn in an effort to keep it warm.
9. Decrease stress levels
Mindfulness, meditation, or deep breathing is another method to help support your fat loss process. The fitness coach emphasized that it reduces cortisol and hormones associated with belly fat.
10. Avoid alcohol
Alcohol can interfere with sleep quality and reduce fat metabolism. Thus, do not drink before sleeping.
