When we mention the word weight loss, the first association of most people is diet, exercise, starvation... But there are various tools and techniques that people use to lose unwanted weight, and one of them even offers feng shui.
How can organizing the kitchen help us lose weight? First of all, you need to understand where the sources of calories are concentrated in your home, and in almost every home, this is the kitchen.
According to feng shui, the kitchen is a symbol of abundance, but it is also crucial for weight loss.
Here are some tips on how to cut calories and lose weight by making changes in the kitchen.
1. Colors stimulate the appetite
Research shows that some colors stimulate appetite, while others suppress it. Appetite stimulants are ochre, yellowish, brown and some green tones. On the other hand, appetites reduce all shades of blue and some purple. It has been empirically proven that food looks more attractive on white and yellow dishes than on blue. If you do not want to change the color of the entire kitchen, you can change the color of the dishes or decorations.
Don't make the kitchen an office. Photo: Anete Lusina / Unsplash2. Never make the kitchen an office
If you work near the refrigerator, you can easily take mini-breaks with snacks. You can also compensate for hunger and boredom, which will only lead to excess weight. If you still have to work in the kitchen, especially at the computer, then remove the food. Instead, place decorative objects such as shells, crystals, stones, flowers. The food in front of you will only invite you to take it.
3. Stress increases appetite for many people
You can also reduce stress by arranging the room. To reduce stress in the home, it is important to achieve a sense of security and comfort, introduce green plants, an aquarium, emphasize objects that evoke positive memories. In addition to decoration, in order to reduce stress in the living space, it is necessary to clean the apartment and throw away things that are broken and no longer serve you. Mess brings only negative thoughts, while harmony and order at home associate us with something positive.
Clutter causes stress. Photo: Annie Spratt/Unsplash4. Ventilate the kitchen regularly, especially when cooking in it
When you smell food, your appetite becomes stronger. Therefore, many women who cook constantly eat something while preparing food.
5. Remove the TV from the kitchen and dining room
If you watch TV while eating, it is clear that you will eat more. When eating, focus on food intake, eat carefully, slowly, calmly, and then you will know how much you have actually eaten.
