Summer comes with a desire to drink a lot of fluids and fruit intake whereas winter is a season to indulge in varieties of vegetables and not to mention stuffed paranthas, pakode, and hot beverages. Apart from enjoying the season and the food, summers can really help people who want to lose weight.

The high mercury level does not make you feel hungry and the amount of fluid intake keeps the body hydrated. As a result, it eliminates false hunger, and this aids in weight loss.

Some of the common reasons why summer makes weight loss easier include –

• The body remains hydrated as you drink more water with a rise in temperature
• You do not need food to improve your mood
• Appetite decreases with an increase in temperature
• Eating high water content fruits and vegetables keeps calories in check

Tips to lose weight in summers

1. Begin the day with water

Regardless of the season starting a day with water is the best way to energize your body. After sleeping for 7-8 hours the body is dehydrated and drinking water as soon you wake up meets the body’s requirement. The need is more during summer. It boosts metabolism and thus helps in weight loss. Drinking water induces thermogenesis and this helps burn fats and decrease weight. Also, water regulates bowel movement and keeps digestive problems such as constipation away. All these properties of water can help lose weight in summer.

2. A cup of green tea a day keeps fats away

Green tea contains a high level of antioxidants called catechins. It prevents the accumulation of fats in the abdomen and this can reduce the reading on the weighing scale. The best time to have green tea is in the morning or evening without sugar.

3. Oats and chia seeds pudding

A cool and refreshing breakfast is something everyone will love to have in the summers. Refrigerating oats and chia seeds overnight and eating in the morning can help you keep full for long. Oats and chia seeds are high in fiber and this prevents overeating and hence reduces body weight.

4. Choose healthy snacks  

Healthy snacks include ones with high protein and low carbohydrates and low sugar. Such snacks maintain the blood sugar level and control hunger pangs.

5. Get a good sleep

The soaring temperature may keep you from falling asleep. But this cannot be a reason for the delay in bedtime. All weight loss efforts can go in vain if one does not get proper sleep of 7-8 hours sleep. Lack of sleep causes an accumulation of fats in the abdomen and an increase in body weight.

6. Add spices to meals

When it is already hot outside you would rather avoid adding hotness to your plate. But adding spices to a meal enhances the taste, has health benefits, and helps shed a few pounds. The spices contain a chemical called capsaicin which helps boost metabolism and burns calories.

7. Keep yourself active

All the above measures work efficiently and effectively when you keep yourself active. One can engage in outdoor games they enjoy or take a walk or any light physical activity. When you keep moving or remain active it helps burn more calories and reduce weight.

8. Eat lots of plant-based foods

For weight loss, it is important to have more plant-based foods. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables provide nutrients and fiber and supports weight loss. Consuming fruits and vegetables improve metabolism and aids in digestion.

9. More consumption of probiotics

During summer Indians consume a lot of lassis, buttermilk, and curd. All of these contain probiotics which help in keeping the digestive system healthy. During summer there is an increase in digestive health problems and including probiotics in diet maintains the digestive health and prevents problems related to digestion.

10. Enjoy summer with watermelons

Watermelon is the favorite fruit during summer. High water content, delicious taste, and low calories make watermelons a great weight loss food.

All the above are valuable tips for weight loss during summers. Some may require guidance from a dietician to help lose weight during summers.