You can have the most elaborate and accounted-for plan in place for whittling your body into what's up on your vision board but what Pinterest doesn't tell first-timers is this - that life happens.
And the reason behind it first hitting your fitness routine is because we typically tend to overdo the specifics. This is where health coach and nutritionist Simrun Chopra's 333 Weight Loss method comes in which cuts through the chaos and grounds you in a routine that's actually sustainable.
There's no 'cutting calories' involved here, neither are you required to cut off entire food groups. What is being cut instead, is confusion. The 333 method pins itself on the following - 3 meals, 3 habits and 3 things to avoid, all of which Simrun articulates.
3 meals
Breakfast must be high on protein, no questions asked. Protein stabilises blood sugar, curbs cravings and keeps one full. This also prevents mid-day snacking and overeating before lunch which then destabilises timely intake of meals.
Now lunch is where the focus must be on an utterly balanced meal. A mix of protein, complex carbs and veggies gives one steady energy, improved insulin response and a fewer afternoon crashes.
Finally for dinner, light is right. As is eating earlier. This reduces overnight insulin spikes and supports melatonin and growth hormone release. All of this contributes to better sleep and fat metabolism.
3 habits
Each meal must necessarily be followed by a 20-minute walk. This helps shuttle the glucose into muscles, improve insulin sensitivity and prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes.
On the hydration front, 2 litres of water a day is an absolute must. Thiis supports metabolism and digestion also preventing misinterpreting actual thirst for unhealthy hunger.
Sleep is the third pillar of this step and Simrun highlights that deep sleep over 7 to 8 hours is essential. She explains how sleep regulates leptin, ghrelin, cortisol and growth hormone. These are critical when it comes to regulating appetite, fat storage and cell repair.
3 things to avoid
The first is pretty simple but equally effective. No scrolling while eating. And the logic is pretty straightforward too - mindless overeating is the result of a distracted meal, something that actively trains your brain from understanding fullness signals.
Speaking of the in-between of meals, Simrun disallows any type of snacking post 8PM. Late night snacking disrupts the circadian rythm, insulin cycles and overnight fat burning.
Finally, liquid calories are to be discarded because nothing spikes blood sugar, triggers insulin and adds empty calories (sans any satiety!) to your day like sugary drinks.
Simrun specifies that this method tuly works because the meal structure keeps hunger and blood sugar stable whole the habits work towards balancing hormones and metabolism. Finally, the habits to avoid prevent any type of sabotage from happening.
If followed faithfully, Simrun assures that the first week will bring you fruits in the form of less bloating, fewer cravings and better sleep quality. Week 2 will have you be able to predict your hunger and leave you with steadier energy. Finally, by week 3 and week 4 your jeans will be fitting differently and the scale will move in your favour.
As always, consult with a physician before kickstarting a new routine.