In an era where physical beauty is on the rise, the need to lose weight or maintain a `supermodel` figure is always a `hot` topic of great concern to women.
1. What are calories?
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Calories are units that measure the energy of foods and drinks.
2. On average, how many calories do women need each day?
According to the British National Health Service (NHS), for women, an average of 2000 calories per day is needed to maintain physical condition, but if you meet the need to lose weight, you should cut your daily calorie intake to about 1500, but
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However, a research team from the US Department of Health and Human Services said the average consumption level depends on many factors including: age, height, weight, activity level, health status.
3. How to reduce calories without `starving` the body
Professor Daniela Jakubowicz, Nutrition Researcher from Tel Aviv University, said that when to eat is more important than what and how to eat.
Increase the amount of protein in your diet
Protein, also known as protein, accounts for 10-20% of the total energy needed by the body.
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Experts recommend that you need a minimum of 1.5g of protein per kg of body weight daily.
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Eliminate foods high in sugar and fat
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Soft drinks, canned juice, milk tea, fried chicken, pizza… are known as the biggest causes of overweight and obesity and are also the `enemies` of gym goers, causing interruptions in weight loss.
Drink more water than 2 liters/day
Filtered water not only purifies the body, eliminates toxins, helps organs operate smoothly, but also helps lose weight effectively.
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Water helps keep muscles firm. If muscles become dehydrated, it will lead to sagging and flabby muscles.
Incorporate exercise
Even though it accounts for 70% of the chance of success, you should not ignore the remaining 30% that comes from exercise.
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If you have difficulty arranging time to go to the gym, you can replace it with simple movements that can be done at home or sports activities such as walking, swimming, badminton…
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