10 Summer Weight Loss Tips

10 Summer Weight Loss Tips

With beach season just a few months away, some of us will already be thinking about our “summer body” - which might mean trimming down a little. That’s where a few weight loss tips come in handy! 

Here are our top 10 summer weight loss tips to help you feel your best. 



  1. Get active
    Physical activity plays a big part in weight loss - and it’s not just about burning calories! Exercise improves muscle tone, boosts your metabolism, and brightens your mood; all of which can help keep you motivated.
    Exercise doesn’t have to be boring or hard. Take a walk with friends, mow the lawn, jump rope, or just take the stairs instead of the lift. Every bit counts!
  2. Cut the sweets
    Cakes, cookies, and chocolate are okay as an occasional treat, but too much sugar too often certainly won’t help your weight loss efforts.
    Make whole foods a priority. Think fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and lean protein.  You’ll find that the less sugar you eat, the less you crave it! But if you can’t stop thinking about sweet treats, Clinicians Bloodsugar Balance Caps can help to reduce those cravings and maintain normal glucose levels.

  3. Hydrate
    Always hungry? It might be that you’re always thirsty! Clinical studies have shown that around 37% of us mistake thirst for hunger because our body’s “thirst signals” are weak1. Make a habit of carrying a bottle of water with you everywhere and sipping regularly throughout the day. You’ll be surprised to find how effective this is at curbing those cravings.

  4. Natural weight management aids
    Need a little extra push? We have lots of great natural options to support effective healthy management.
    SLIMFIT Appetite Reducer is a medical device which helps to manage cravings and support healthy weight management. GO Slim Garcinia Gold contains Mangosteen, Garcinia and East Indian Globe Thistle to help support weight management and normal appetite. Nature’s Way Keto Diet contains MCTS from coconuts to help your body stay in ketosis and support healthy fat metaolism.   
  5. Keep a food diary
    Recording what you eat throughout the day is a great way to help change your eating habits. One study involving nearly 1,700 people showed that those who kept a daily food diary lost twice as much weight as those who didn’t2.
    There are lots of food tracker apps you can download Some can even calculate your daily energy intake against your physical activity. Or just  keep a notebook handy.


  6. Fill up on fibre and gut health
    Fibre is crucial for filling you up and keeping your digestive system healthy. Numerous studies have shown that eating plenty of fibre every day increases your chances of weight loss, as well as the likelihood that you’ll stick to your healthy eating plan3. Lifestream Bowel Biotics Fibre is great in beverages or smoothies. Or, for a delicious guilt-free sweet treat, try Nothing Naughty Fibre Syrup.
  7. Sleep better
    Getting enough sleep is just as important as getting enough exercise. Healthy sleep is associated with greater weight loss and fat loss, while poor sleep typically leads to sugar cravings and overeating4.
    Struggling to nod off? Swapping your caffeinated drinks for chamomile tea could help, or try a herbal sleep formula like Harker Herbals Sleep Well. And top up your magnesium levels: magnesium is also shown to help with relaxation and support sleep.


  8. Cut back on screen time
    Netflix binges may be a great way to relax, but too much screen time can be bad news for your weight loss. Sitting in front of a device or TV for hours on end is a fast track to weight gain, and can even increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease5. If you HAVE to watch that show, balance it out with a good workout afterwards.

  9. Drink green tea
    Renowned the healthiest beverage in the world, green tea is a fantastic addition to your weight loss efforts. It contains less caffeine than black tea and coffee, but can help to boost energy while supporting healthy metabolic function. Good Health Garcinia Cambogia 9000 Plus With Green Tea is one of our most popular weight management supplements.
  10. Try Optifast or Optislim
    Both OptiFast and OptiSlim are evidence-based weight loss programs that involve replacing meals with their own very low calorie diet (VLCD) products. You can purchase meals, snacks, treats, and desserts from both ranges in Bargain Chemist.
    OptiFast is a medically prescribed diet plan for weight loss designed for adults with a BMI over 30. It’s best used with the support and guidance of a healthcare professional. OptiSlim can be used by anyone with a BMI of 25 or higher who wants to lose weight quickly or maintain their weight loss. 

Whatever your weight loss goals, Bargain Chemist has a huge range of healthy weight management options to help you out. Take a look in-store and online. 

 

 

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2467458/

[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18617080/

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6768815/

[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7914147/

[5]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6110323/

 

Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet. Always read the label, use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Weight management products should be used with a balanced diet and exercise.