Introduction

With these 11 helpful tips, you can cut your weight in half on a Plant-Based Diet and increase your metabolism so you can burn calories faster. It takes time and commitment for results to come, and following these tips will streamline your success.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking lots of water not only keeps you hydrated but also boosts your metabolism and helps your body properly break down food. Drinking more water also helps your body cut your weight in half by flushing out toxins and gives you more energy.

Nutrient-Dense Foods

Eat mostly nutrient-dense foods and some additional foods for variety. Nutrient-dense foods not only help you get the nutrition you need for your body but also help you feel satisfied and full! Nutrient-dense foods cut your weight in half because they have lots of nutrients with few calories.

Examples of Nutrient-Dense Foods Include

Kale, Avocado, Cabbage, Kiwi, Cacao, Almonds, Quinoa, Chia, Seaweed, Garlic, Blueberries, Sweet potatoes, Bok choy, Brussel sprouts, Spinach, Carrots, Broccoli, Strawberries, Plums, Raspberries, Onions, Oranges, and Cherries.

Up Your Fiber Intake

Upping your fiber intake helps support your gut microbes. Your gut microbes lower inflammation throughout your body and aid in digestion. Fiber also takes longer to digest, which keeps you full longer.

Note: Just don’t eat too much fiber. Too much fiber can cause diarrhea, constipation, gas, and digestive distress.

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Exercise Daily

Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes – exercise is very important to help you cut your weight in half. You don’t need to burn yourself out. You just enough to get your blood flowing for a few minutes each day. You can even make it fun and challenge yourself by increasing the number of minutes each day.

Note: If you don’t already exercise daily, start with 3 workouts a week. The number of calories you put in should be the number of calories you put out to optimally cut your weight in half.

Put The Scale Away

Weigh yourself at the beginning of your weight loss journey, then put the scale away somewhere, and keep it put away. Only check your weight every 3 months. Don’t focus on the number on the scale. Ensure you’re meeting calorie and nutrient targets and see your progress over time by tracking your diet, exercise, and health data with Cronometer.

Cronometer is a free app that allows you to log your meals and track all your macro and micronutrients in order to cut your weight in half. Health professionals can also use CronometerPRO to help their clients track and manage their diets which is awesome if you’re working with a nutritionist or dietitian.

Keep a Food Journal

I know this is something lots of people aren’t fans of but give it a try.. dedicate a special journal to be your food journal. Document what food you’re eating, what drinks you’re drinking, and their quantity.

Don’t forget to document the day and time you’ve had them at. This will help you have a full view of your food patterns and will help you fix things you might have thought you had no issues with. Set realistic goals for yourself and avoid trying to lose weight too fast. You do not want to shock your body and end up with excess/loose skin.

Food Swap

Swap white rice for brown rice, potatoes for sweet potatoes, and sugary snacks for raw fruit or veggies. Brown rice has fiber which is good for your digestive system, and also helps your body maintain magnesium and zinc. It might take some time to get used to brown rice, but it’s totally worth it. Sweet potatoes have fewer carbs, fewer calories, and more vitamins A & C, potassium, calcium, and other nutrients that act as antioxidants. Switching from sugary snacks to raw fruit will not only help your body but also help your teeth. Raw fruit is filled with lots of nutrients, healthy sugars, and flavonoids. Flavonoids help your body fight pain and inflammation.

Buy Good Spices

Investing in some good spices can help add flavor, nutrients, and color to your meals. Some great spices to always have on hand are Rosemary, Oregano, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Basil, Black pepper, Cloves, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Cumin, Ginger, Thyme, Chilli, Cayenne pepper, and paprika.

Meal Prep & Portion Control

Meal prepping adds variety to your meals and helps you release your creativity. By meal prepping you are giving yourself additional time to relax and de-stress throughout the week. Meal prepping also saves you time and money. You’ll have more control over your portions and nutrition! Having control over the amount of food in each meal prep will help you get closer to your goal!

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Meal Prep Videos

Here are some meal-prepping videos to help get you going: 
Veganfit, Two shakes of happy, Steph and Adam 1, 2.

Smoothie Tip

If you make smoothies, be careful of the amount of fruit you are putting into the smoothies. Example: You won’t eat 10 bananas, so why put 10 bananas in your smoothie?

Turn Your Fat Into Muscle!

The importance of knowing your basal metabolic rate for weight loss on a plant-based diet, as well as how to boost your resting metabolic rate to burn calories faster, will be explored in greater detail below.

Read this article to learn more.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post! I hope you found it informative and helpful. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment below. I appreciate your input and will do my best to respond to all comments. If you know someone who could benefit from this information, please share this post with them! 🙂