Guess what can act as the biggest roadblock when you have embarked on the journey to lose weight – hunger pangs! The frequency and intensity of hunger seems to be directly proportional to your sincere efforts at dieting. The problem is that frequent hunger pangs will lead to frequent snacking, and every time you snack (especially on junk food and refined carbs), it causes blood sugar to rise, triggering insulin release. And every single time insulin is pumped out, it also does one more thing apart from regulating blood sugar ? it facilitates conversion of extra calories into fat deposits. A few bites here and there, one or two biscuits during breaks, and a bite into a slice of pizza may not seem too much when hunger strikes, but these extra calories do add up at the end of the day, and make losing weight difficult. That’s why, it’s important to keep a tabs on hunger and appetite and find ways to manage hunger while trying to lose weight. Here are some effective tips:
1. Start your day with a Protein-Rich Breakfast: Studies have shown that starting the day with a protein-rich breakfast can curb appetite and overeating later in the day. Protein also has thermogenic properties and torches up more calories to break down. Most importantly, protein keeps you fuller for longer and lowers the level of hunger hormone ghrelin. While egg is a good way to include as the first meal of the day due to its high protein content, tofu, paneer, quinoa, peanut butter are oth...