The article below will show you the 2 times of the day when you can gain weight the easiest and simple tips to effectively control your weight from leading Chinese nutritionists.
2 times of the day when it's easy to gain weight
People who want to control their weight often have to worry about what to eat for breakfast, what to combine for lunch, or how many calories this dish contains. These thoughts make us feel tired of eating.
In fact, in 24 hours a day, there are 2 times when we can easily gain weight. If we can grasp these two times well, keeping our body in shape will become much easier!
From 10am to 11am and from 4pm to 5pm are the two times of day when it is easiest to gain weight. (Photo: QQ News)
In an interview with the October 2024 issue of the Health Times, Associate Professor, Dr. Lai Hieu Duong - Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (Jiangxi Province, China) said that from 10:00 to 11:00 and from 16:00 to 17:00 are the two times of day when it is easiest to gain weight.
The time when it is easy to gain weight does not mean that eating at this time will make you fat, but because this is when the body is prone to feeling hungry. Eating too much at this time, just over an hour later is lunch or dinner, eating so quickly will cause the amount of calories taken into the body to exceed the allowable level, thereby leading to weight gain.
6 methods to help you control your weight effectively
Nutrition experts also say that in addition to a scientific diet combined with exercise, there are many other simple habits in life that can help you control your weight effectively; the important thing is to persevere.
1. Eat 80% full
Being overweight comes from eating a little more every day. If you don't change your exercise, eat an extra piece of rice every day, sometimes half a bun, or a handful of nuts, and add up, in just one year, your weight can increase significantly.
Therefore, eating until you are 80% full is the most suitable way to eat so that you can eat more or not. With this way of eating, within 3 - 4 hours, even if you do not eat more, you will not feel hungry, this is the most ideal state.
2. Chew thoroughly and swallow slowly
Chewing thoroughly and swallowing slowly can help the stomach and brain synchronize the feeling of fullness, thereby controlling the amount of calories taken into the body more effectively.
Chewing thoroughly and swallowing slowly can help the stomach and brain synchronize the feeling of fullness. (Photo: QQ News)
3. Use small plates and bowls
Using small plates is useful because after you finish eating, you will be aware that you have finished a bowl, thereby limiting the need to eat more.
4. Drink soup first, eat vegetables later
When eating, you should drink soup first, then eat vegetables, then eat meat and finally eat rice. This method helps you add low-energy foods and creates a feeling of fullness first, thereby limiting overeating. However, you should note to avoid cooking soup by frying.
5. Drink enough water
Water is an important component involved in the body's metabolism. Drinking enough water every day will help promote a more effective metabolism. You should form the habit of drinking plenty of water every day, it is best to make sure to drink 6 - 8 glasses of water (equivalent to 1,500 ml - 2,000 ml).
If you don’t like drinking plain water, you can add a few slices of fresh lemon or mint leaves to add flavor to the water. You can also drink tea or milk, which are both good for your health and help nourish your body.
6. Walk with your back straight and stomach pulled in.
Sitting in an office chair, lying on the sofa... for a long time may seem comfortable, but it causes more and more belly fat to accumulate. Therefore, you need to maintain a straight back and stomach every day, and when walking, you need to raise your head and puff out your chest to help you have a better figure.
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