An Indian.or woman, named Ravisha Chinnappa, living in South Africa has also recently gained popularity because of her ability to lose 8 kg in less than five weeks. Raising her awareness through her Instagram account IVF Momma, Ravisha is here to share her three best things that got her through a year of postpartum weight issues. ISay here’s how she did it and some steps that might help you in your own routine.
The Power of Hydration
This was one of the main changes that Ravisha was able to make through the project; she had to start taking a lot of water. This suggests that due to different schedules, people neglect the water intake, which is important in fat loss. To drink water Ravisha used a timer that would remind her after ninety minutes.
She aptly baptized her alarm clock: Water is how you burn fat, beautiful turned out to be effective in both camps. Ravisha advises that people should try and take about a half of their weight in ounces of water per day. For instance, if you are 55 kg (about 121 lbs) multply this by 8 to get approximately 60 ounces of water per day. Drinking water in fact helps not only in fat loss but also in general wellbeing, increased metabolism and energy.
Increasing Protein Intake
The next great change that was noticed in her diet was an attempt to augment her protein intake. Protein is needed by the body for muscle repair and for formation of new tissue and as such is important to women after child birth. It also has the unique function in satisfying the appetite, and in controlling impulses to overeat.
To increase her protein intake Ravisha ensured she included lean meats, eggs, beans, peas, and dairy products in her diet plan. She claimed that focusing on protein had made it easier for her to avoid cravings and continue with her exercises in the day without feeling sleepy, and could have truly driven her to lose weight.
Staying Active
Besides drinking water and taking protein, Ravisha ensured that they keep active. Exercise is an important ingredient when it comes to reducing body weight as well as improving health. From permanent exercised sessions to the basic, routine movement, walking among other activities enabled Ravisha achieve a calorie deficit.
She says people should find what they like doing to embrace exercise such as dancing, Yoga or jogging among others. It is crystallized that one needs to be as consistent as humanly possible; if one spends time on an activity, his/her weight will sharply go down.
Conclusion
If you have any doubts about how simple modifications in an individual’s lifestyle can make a difference, then you need to read the journey of Ravisha Chinnappa. When she learned more about hydration, upped her protein intake and started exercising she made a huge change in 34 days.
If you want to shed those extra pounds within the shortest time possible, you should incorporate the above practices in your day to day lives, and do not forget that with everyone, consistency is the name of the game.
