If you started
taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you wouldn't be
surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher. But what if you're doing
everything the same as you always do, and your weight still goes up? It's time
to delve a little deeper into what else might be going on.
Whether you are
trying to lose 5 pounds or more than 50, the same principles determine how much
weight you lose and how fast your weight loss will occur. Remembering the
following Remedies and putting them into use can lead to weight loss without
the aid of any special diet plans, books, or medications.
Here are some of
homemade remedies for weight loss
1. Honey and Lemon
Honey and lemon together work wonders for controlling the
body weight. Take a glass of lukewarm water. Add a tsp of honey, 3 tbsp of lemon
juice and a pinch of black pepper to it. Mix it well and drink it on an
empty stomach, every morning. It acts as a natural weight loss drink.
2. Green Tea
Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that burns the
stubborn and rigid fats, if consumed regularly. To have the real benefits from
it, drink it without sugar.
3. Bottle Gourd
Bottle Gourd is rich in fibers and has zero fat content.
Moreover, it keeps your stomach filled for hours while keeping it soothed. You
can consume it in the liquid form, like juice, or even cook a vegetable out of
it.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been proven to benefit in weight
loss. Mix apple cider vinegar with water. Consume it every morning and see, how
it works to make you get rid of unwanted fats.
5. Parsley
Parsley is an excellent feed for your kidneys as it
detoxifies them while keeping them healthy. It is also superb for your stomach
as well it soothes and gives your stomach a fuller feeling. So, it is an
excellent method to cut down on calories and burn fat in your body.
6. Cranberries
Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and great
antioxidants that not only helps to prevent the formation of free radicals, but
also keep a check on your weight. Consume cranberry juice on a regular basis
for miraculous results.
7. Cabbage
Eat lots and lots of cabbage as it contains tartaric acid
that prevents sugar and carbs from getting converted into fats. Eating a bowl
plentiful of cabbage will help you to burn fats from the stubborn areas, like
bellies and thighs.
8. Capsaicin
It is a natural substance that is found in chili peppers and
is responsible for speeding up metabolism and plummeting fat tissues,
simultaneously. It also regulates and keeps a check on your appetite, thus
making you eat less.
9. Yoga
It’s an age old practice that has been going on since ages,
and it is proven to cure almost every ailment of the body. Yoga is
extremely beneficial in weight loss as with the help of its postures and asanas,
you can target the particular section(s) of your body and reduce weight without
much hassle. It is highly effective even in removing the fat that has got
accumulated for long-long years.
10. Finger Millets (Ragi)
Ragi is a rich source of iron, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin
B1 and B2. It curbs your appetite. Eat chapattis made up of ragi to get
effective results.
11. Jujube Leaves (Indian Plum)
Soak some jujube leaves in water. Let it stay soaked for
overnight. In the morning, drink this water on an empty stomach. Use this
remedy continuously for one month. It will certainly reduce your weight.
12. Water
Drink plenty (at least 8 glasses) of water on the daily
basis as water has electrolytes that aide in reducing weight.
13. Tomatoes
Eat 1 or 2 tomatoes in breakfast. It will help you to keep
your body weight under check.
14. Cucumber
Cucumber contains 90% water and is helpful in breaking fat
cells. So, eat lots of cucumber. It’s a natural remedy for weight loss.
15. Carrot
Carrot is also a good remedy for losing extra flab. Drink a
glass of carrot juice as the first thing in the morning. You can also take
carrot in other forms like chopped carrot with mixed salad, raw carrot and
cooked carrot as vegetables. It will definitely reduce the extra fat.
16. Peach
If you are on dieting, peach is an ideal fruit to take. One
peach comprises of 68 calories and no fat. Eat a large peach on the daily basis
to lose weight.
17. Papaya
For quick weight loss, have papaya on an empty stomach,
early in the morning. Besides keeping your weight under check, it also helps in
removing gastric problems.
18. Fennel Seeds
Fennel seeds are one of the best herbal remedies for weight
loss. Sip on a cup of fennel seed tea 15 minutes before having a heavy meal. It
will help to curb your appetite.