Wednesday, August 26, 2015

4 Inexpensive Ways To Lose Pounds In Singapore

Singaporeans are always looking to lose some weight, aren't we? Do you know that the global market for weight loss is worth US$586.3 billion?
As the global population becomes more affluent, people indulge in richer food and processed food. But on the other side of the scale, there is an increasing need to look your best as well, thus accounting for the huge market of weight management products.
If you've ever walked into Watson's and taken a look at the shelves of slimming pills or similar types of 'detox-tea', you'd realise that these supplements do not come cheap. Prices for such supplements typically range from $50 to over a hundred dollars for a 1-month supply.
Surely there are cheaper ways to lose the pounds, right?
Of course. But it also requires effort on your part. Simply put – no pain, no gain!

1. Healthier Food

Instead of buying salads from specialty salad bars, why not try making your own? If you want to have them for lunch everyday, try to spend about 2 hours on Sunday evening to apportion your salads appropriately without adding the dressing.
You can try the Mason Jar salad method for a convenient way to have salad everyday! If you find it too much of a hassle to cook for yourself, make healthier choices when you you eat out at hawker centres. Order soup-based dishes such as fish soup, Yong Tau Foo or wanton noodles. They are still cheap and healthy compared to eating fast food.

2. Exercise Outdoors

You do not need to subscribe to a gym or yoga studio to kickstart your fitness. If you haven't been active for a long time, baby steps such as simply walking 30 minutes a day, taking a short jog around your neighbourhood or swimming at the swimming complex are cheap ways to exercise.
If you are looking to build strength, you can either invest in a set of dumbbells to work out at home, or go to the ClubFITT Gym at public sports complexes which charges just $2.50 per entry for adults.
You can also register with ActiveSG, a national movement by the Singapore Sports Council which entitles you to the ActiveSG $100 once your account has been verified.

3. Natural Detox

There is a recent craze going on in Singapore where consumers pay over hundreds of dollars for 3-day supplies of cold-pressed juices to go on a juice fast.
The results of it are debatable, but it could make more sense to eat fruits rather than drink juice because the juice contains a lot more calories compared to eating the fruit itself.
Juicing a fruit also reduces the fibre content. So instead of spending so much on a juice fast, why not try eating just fruits and vegetables for a day or two to clean out your system or make your own juices at home.
Another recent trend for losing weight is to drink detox tea, or Teatox. While the idea of drinking slimming tea has been around for awhile, the health benefits and ingredients used can be dubious.
Many of them use laxatives in them, thus giving you the perception that you are 'detoxing'. Instead of putting your health at risk of ingesting un-certified ingredients, try taking natural green tea which has been proven to increase fat burn and boost your metabolism.

4. You Don't Need A Trainer

Engaging a fitness trainer can be tempting. You know you lack motivation, so paying someone will probably help to push you into discipline. It's the same logic as paying to join a gym thinking that it will motivate you to do exercise. At the end of the day, it is always up to your willpower to make it work. Instead of engaging a fitness trainer which can be pretty expensive ($50-$120 per hour), look for free resources online to whip you into shape.
There's literally a treasure trove of fitness plans, diet recipes and Youtube videos you can read or watch for free. So stop throwing money at the problem and put in the effort! You will be rewarded handsomely with your determination – a new sexy figure and confidence!

You can also check out the other cheap ways to get healthy in Singapore.

Ref:  https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/4-inexpensive-ways-lose-pounds-010447092.html