Want To Begin Your Weight Loss Journey? Check Out These Alternative Methods & Effective Ways!

Having a healthy lifestyle today is more important than ever! To achieve that, we got to make losing weight, a journey instead of a goal. As a beginner, it is very easy to lose focus and stop midway. So we have got you a compilation of easy workout routines that can kick start your weight loss journey.

Picture courtesy: runnersworld.com Losing weight is definitely a concern for many. Getting the right workout routine or planning the correct diets or enrolling in a gym are all a part package deal of losing weight effectively. There are multiple pros and cons to starting weight loss which may not be as appealing as the results of it sound. A lot of factors that determine weight loss come to play which include: ● A person’s lifestyle- how busy/stressed/easy-going one’s lifestyle, in general, is ● Eating and consumption habits- how much of beneficial food do they consume and whether they are addicted to smoking/drugs/alcohol ● Sleep and wake up cycle- how much or how little sleep they get ● Personal care- health, hygiene, living style of a person ● Personal life/commitments- how busy does one’s personal commitments keep them and how it can affect their weight loss cycle ● Job/work/study cycle and routine- how much time can one put aside for this weight loss regime based on their daily routine ● Dedication and motivation from the person’s side- how dedicated a person is to achieve weight loss

● Action taken in this context- changes in diet, minimal consumption of certain things etc. These factors determine how well one can take on a weight loss regime and actually benefit from it. For some it may come across as a hindrance. Could be due to certain food habits, lack of time, self motivation and more.
Either ways, apart from these, to get into the right track to lose weight, here are more things one should know and take care of. Before you begin: ● Make sure you are physically in the right condition to be working out every day and if not, please avoid. ● Make sure to consult with a doctor about your pre-existing conditions (if any) like asthma or heart problems and its possible effects on your workouts or weight loss journey. ● Make sure you have the equipment necessary for workouts like shoes, mats, weights, etc.

● Also, make sure that you have set realistic goals and have a way to track your progress every day.

Once these are in place, you are good to go and start your workouts. While some people do manage to get in rhythm with rigorous workout routines or gym equipment or even other methods like running, cycling etc., some people may not find themselves in a position to take on something as intense as these ways. There are always alternate options available for people who may want a more interesting way to workout or one that is easier to commit to and can reap them similar benefits as hardcore exercises. Hare some alternative options to exercise based workouts that are equally and maybe more effective in burning some weight.

⮚ Zumba exercises

Zumba is a dance-based exercise routine that covers the whole body and involves movements and stretches that engage multiple muscles. It is just like dancing but even better since its main focus is on burning calories while also having fun. Half an hour to one hour of Zumba is plenty of a workout for one day and can be a great alternative to those who wish to enjoy their workouts more and need something more enjoyable to stay in focus.

Picture courtesy: inc.com ⮚ Surya namaskar

Surya namaskar is a yoga exercise that means salute to the sun. It involves 12 asanas to be done in one go.
Surya namaskar is known to engage the entire body and can burn more calories than a cardio workout if done at a good pace. It is a good alternative if you don’t feel comfortable doing cardio and want something calmer and equally effective. It can definitely help you lose weight fast. You can start with 6 sets of a Surya Namaskar and gradually increase the sets as you get more comfortable with the entire routine. It is also advised to do these in the morning on an empty stomach.
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Apart from workout routines and its alternatives, to lose weight one has to have an equal balance between physical exercises and diets which must necessarily include low calorie and healthy foods like nuts, veggies, and more. While getting used to something like this can be hard, with great dedication, one can very well make the most out of such healthy and beneficial habits.

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