Gaining weight during quarantine seems almost inevitable. Some experts say that during these weeks of confinement due to coronavirus, we could gain approximately 5 to 10 kilos because of sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity.
Being at home all day makes us eat more due to anxiety, boredom, or simply because we can’t control the type of foods we consume, and we tend to overdo it with sweets, snacks, beers; which causes the kilos to accumulate around the waist day by day, and we might end the quarantine a couple of sizes larger.
If during the first weeks you’ve noticed even your pajamas feel tight around the waist, don’t worry — you still have time to fix it and start taking care of your diet in the weeks ahead under the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Here are 5 tips to eat without gaining weight during quarantine days:
1. Breakfast: It is one of the most important meals of the day and therefore one we must not skip. Experts recommend having it an hour after getting up; this helps your metabolism burn calories faster during the rest of the day. Also, breakfast helps you stay more awake and focused throughout the day.
2. Lunch and dinner: One habit to try is not to eat later than 3 PM. For dinner, try to eat about 3 hours before going to bed. These two habits help your body predict meal times and prepare to burn calories during those hours.
3. The size and color of your plate matter: One of our biggest mistakes is eating with our eyes. In fact, this often causes us to put more food on our plate than needed. To avoid this, it’s important to consider these two elements because, for example, a small full plate gives the feeling of having more food. Plate color also matters—if the plate is red, black, or blue, you’ll eat less.
This happens because the contrast of these colors with the food makes you think there is the same amount as on a light-colored plate, even though the portion is smaller.
4. Don’t gobble your food: No matter how hungry or anxious you are, try to chew and savor your food. Eating more slowly will help you feel full sooner and prevent overeating.
5. Exercise and eat healthy: Exercise is one of the most effective habits to achieve this goal, as it is the best remedy to burn calories and those annoying extra kilos. Plus, you can do it at home, and it will bring many other benefits to your life.
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