There are more weight loss gimmicks than stars in the sky. I know because I have several friends that have struggled with their weight, some of them severely, for many years. They’ve had the most success when they’ve applied four basic principles:
Portion control: My husband and I once visited Paris and were surprised at how small the portions were in the restaurants. We thought we were being punked. If I could only replicate that in my day to day caloric intake. There are some helpful tools, which I’ll explain later in this piece.
Drink water: I visited my doctor yesterday for a routine check-up and I mentioned that I’ve gained a few pounds. His first question was, “how much water are you drinking?” (I’ve been slacking — and I have a Stanley!). He reminded me about the importance of staying hydrated and how it can support weight loss by keeping me full. BTW, the doc suggested females drink 9 cups of water a day and males need around 13 cups of water.
Regular exercise: I have a stationary bicycle in the bedroom that makes for a great clothes hanger. There are some tools below that can make exercising more trackable, though, and make you more accountable.
Getting enough sleep: Did you know that poor sleep can disrupt hormones that regulate your appetite and metabolism? Neither did I until my friend told me while I was writing this article. Here are a handful of health and fitness products that are worth trying.
Lasta Intermittent Fasting App: Weight Loss Backed by Science
There are thousands of weight loss hacks and tricks, but the only way to do it is by creating a calorie deficit — where you consume fewer calories than you expend. The science is clear on that. But that doesn’t make it easy to do — until you try Lasta. It’s the best app for healthy weight loss with a suite of tools that acts like a Lilliputian coach on your shoulder, helping you make smart decisions.
Its barcode scanner is a great help when calorie counting at the grocery store. Same with the workout plan. The online onboarding process is simple: Just enter details like your height and weight (the key here is to be honest!), and it’ll tell you what your BMI is (let’s just say I have work to do).
It introduces an element of accountability on your way to smart lifestyle choices. I’ve struggled with my weight, especially since the pandemic, and I find that intermittent fasting can raise energy levels and improve sleep.
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LaPura ACV 1000 mg + Keto Gummies
LaPura’s ACV + Keto Gummies are designed to support your weight management goals by boosting your metabolism.
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Godinger Diet Tools
My friend had bariatric surgery and used children’s utensils as a portion control method. I’ll be giving these to her. 3 piece set of spoon, fork, and knife with Included storage case.
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Renpho Health App Smart Scale for Body Weight
This works in connection with fitness apps like Fitbit and Google Fit. 13 essential body measurements including weight, BMI, and body fat percentage stored in the app. Also works with Apple Watch (Except for Apple Watch Series 1).
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AQUAFIT 1 Gallon Water Bottle with Time Marker
I start my water early but never really know how much I drink. This 128 oz water bottle with straw comes with time markers on the side so you can see your daily water intake. It’s light and portable and comes in a variety of colors.
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SQUATZ Exercise Weighted Hula Hoop
Smart hoola hoop” is one phrase I never thought I’d see. This removable weighted fitness hoop includes two sets of upgraded 360-degree silent, stable, and safe rollers that can rotate flexibly without noise. Has 22 detachable parts that can be easily disassembled.
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Sparthos Waist Trimmer Belt
This waist trimmer belt can help you promote local blood circulation during workouts, running, playing sports —or simply doing your normal routine. Sweat more and shorten your workout time!
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Rocky High Waisted Yoga Leggings
Workout pants that don’t ride up my legs are a welcome guest in my house! These are reinforced with thick double-stitched seams. Made from hybrid poly/spandex, they’re the right blend of stretch and shape-holding power. Comes in capri and full length pants in a variety of colors.
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HemingWeigh Yoga Mat Set
In addition to a 72″ x 23″ ½-inch thick yoga mat, this yoga equipment set has a yoga strap for stretching, two yoga blocks for support, and 2 microfiber towels. Good for meditation, stretching, Pilates, and other workouts at home or at the gym.
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SereneLife Standing 3D Vibration Board Exercise Machine
The 300W high power plate vibration trainer body shaking exercise machine features 3D motion technology & has dual motors for oscillation motion, linear motion, and combination motion. It also has 16 levels adjustable vibration speed & timer setting so you can manually adjust the intensity of your workout.
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MyoTape Body Measure Tape
I can never find the measuring tape in my house — it goes in the black hole aka the kitchen drawer and disappears! I have higher hopes for this body measuring tape.
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Hurtle Electric Folding Treadmill Exercise Machine
This compact slim running machine is portable and has a convenient hydraulic folding style for easy setup and storage. It has an incline if I want to punish myself more than usual, and a bluetooth app sync that allows you to record and review training data, display training stats and challenge friends, and share fitness data on social media.
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