Weight loss: the six ways to lose weight fast without exercising

SLIMMING WORLD CONSULTANT SHARES TOP WEIGHT LOSS TIPS Fitting weight loss around demanding work schedules, hectic social lives and family responsibilities can seem impossible. With so many

things to juggle, many Britons struggle to find time to go to the gym, sometimes giving up on their weight-loss goals altogether. Gym memberships can also be expensive, with the average

starting prince being £35 a month with a £20 joining fee. However, losing weight can be achieved with no additional exercise, instead helped by little diet swaps and changes that have a huge

impact on weight loss. These six tips will help Britons slim down quickly, and be more confident when hitting the beach this summer. RELATED ARTICLES > Weight Loss: How to lose weight 

fast without exercising Look after your gut According to nutritionist Sarah Flower, maintaining a healthy gut with good bowel flora is not only virtual for the immune system, but also helps

reduce bloating. She revealed: “Taking a good quality probiotic daily, as well as eating more prebiotic foods such as kefir, yoghurt, sauerkraut, onions, leeks and garlic can really help you

beat the bloat. “Some people have also found that cutting back on wheat also aids with bloating.” Grab a coffee Turn your addiction for coffee into a healthy addiction by swapping your

regular latte for a beverage such Skinny Coffee Club coffee, contains a blend of ground coffee, green coffee bean extract, green tea extract, spirulina, Garcinia Cambogia and Siberian

ginseng, which boosts weight loss. Other hot drinks such as green tea will also help speed up weight loss, known to burn an extra 100 calories a day. Weight loss can happen without slogging

away at the gym, with just a few simple lifestyle changes (Image: Getty Images) HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE Thirst can often be confused for hunger pangs, with the body giving off a similar

feeling when it is craving hydration. Sarah advises that “having enough water in your daily diet fills you up and hydrates you, making your body metabolise faster and more able to burn fat,

so you should try switching your quick snack for a glass of water. “Water also helps your body detoxify, clearing any debris from your cells and flushing them out of the body. “You should

aim for six to eight glasses a day, and try to lay off alcohol as it’s dehydrating and high in calories.” CONSCIOUS EATING Most Britons are guilty of eating food without really paying

attention to what and how much we are consuming; whether it be reaching for that bar of chocolate when we’re not remotely peckish, or demolishing a tub of ice-cream when feeling down. Hot

beverages such as green tea can burn an extra 100 calories a day (Image: Getty Images) Getting the right amount of sleep can also speed up weight-loss results - aim for six-eight hours

(Image: Getty Images) According to Sarah, that desire we get to eat without thinking it through grows alongside an expanding waistline. She advises: “Adopting conscious eating habits and

techniques can help you to avoid overeating, for example, when you feel the need to reach for a snack ask yourself how hungry you really are. “You should also practice eating your food

slowly, as this will allow your brain to judge when you are full and your body to digest food better. “Some people find that keeping a diary of what they eat in a week and a rough calorie

intake helps them adopt good eating habits.” Get more sleep “When you are sleep deprived you upset your natural hormone levels,” continued Sarah. Sitting upright and engaging your core

muscles can help build a flatter stomach (Image: Getty Images) A study by the University of Chicago found that dieters lost over 56 per cent more fat than those who were sleep deprived, so a

good night’s sleep is essential. To maximise sleep, try to relax before bedtime by reading a book or having a hot bath with muscle relaxing products such as lavender on Epson salts. Also

ensure the bedroom is screen free, as the light produced can reduce your melatonin production, making it harder for you to fall asleep. Tweak Your Tummy Good posture and good core strength,

in particular, can help to make you look leaner and more toned. Forgoing hours in the gym, core muscles an also be engaged by simply by drawing the belly button in towards the spine while

breathing naturally - burning fat and leading to a flatter stomach.