Importance of variety in weight loss

Who doesn’t want to be in top shape? I bet you do. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as you expected. The good news is that it is not that difficult either. All you need is some desire, a little commitment, and faith in yourself. This article is as much for those who have followed a diet and exercise plan as it is for those who are looking for one. If it is the former, you may notice that after following any diet and exercise plan, its effects start to wear off from 5 to 6 months onwards. This is where most people also start to lose hope and give up on their goal altogether.

It should be noted that the human body is extremely complex and intelligent, and it adapts to changes quite quickly. However, if you are working towards your weight loss goal, you want your body to keep changing (that is, keep losing weight) until you reach your goal. This means that every X amount of time, you must change your diet and exercise plan to trick your body into losing weight.

This article is not about a secret formula or a one-size-fits-all scheme that promises you the weight loss you want. This article tries to give you clarity on how weight loss works and how your body responds over a period of time. Regardless of the health plan you are following and as long as you are satisfied with it, all you need to do is skew it slightly with alternatives and substitutes. For example, if you are going to have a certain amount of protein and fat, don’t rely solely on meat. Spread your weakness on meat, fish and shellfish, eggs, and plant-based proteins. Likewise, if you only cook in olive oil and coconut, try butter and avocado oil every now and then.

If you are used to having scrambled eggs for your breakfast, try pairing it with diced tomatoes and diced yellow bell pepper. Some alternatives include whole wheat bread with unsalted peanut butter, blueberry bran flakes, and apple-almond pancakes. These are all good substitutes for breakfast if you are on a weight loss mission with a tight schedule.

What this will do is that it will provide variety to your body and digestive system, thus keeping you away from adjusting and settling on one type of food all the time, allowing you to achieve your goal and do it quickly.