Weight loss tips: How to diet in summer?

5 tips for a summer diet
summer salad ingredients

Weight loss tips are useful in every season. Even in summer. I know that we usually want to lose weight not in summer, but for summer. However, this is difficult without a lifestyle change. Lifestyle changes don’t end in spring; they really only begin in summer. At this time of year, it’s much easier to stick to dietary principles. I’ve summarized five points on what you can pay more attention to when dieting in summer.

1. Adequate fluid intake is easier to achieve

Your body needs 2-3 liters of fluid a day, but even more in summer. The heat makes it easier to lose this amount. Chill some non-carbonated mineral water and squeeze in a little lemon or lime, which will not only be refreshing but also help burn fat.

Avoid sugary and alcoholic soft drinks! And be mindful of the calorie content of fruit juices at this time of year!

Try this sugar-free lemonade recipe!

sugar-free lemonade

2. The combination of protein and vegetables is easy to achieve on the grill

If you want low-calorie meals, the best combination is protein and vegetables. This is easier to achieve in summer, during barbecue season, and you can also prepare tasty meals using less fat on the grill.

on the grill

Use poultry or fish, and marinate them in plain yogurt and citrus fruits! Use fresh herbs too! A little fresh parsley is a great way to freshen up your dishes. Give it a try!

If you don’t have a barbecue or don’t want to spend time on it, you can also make kebab (shashlik) in the oven. Try my oven-baked chicken kebab recipe!

oven-baked chicken kebab recipe

Due to the summer heat, we naturally avoid heavy foods, so we will soon crave a light salad or some fresh vegetables. We can eat these without hesitation, as most vegetables are very low in calories.

My favorite this summer will be cucumber salad with dill and yogurt. It goes very well with grilled meats and fish. I also like to fill tortillas with it for dinner. Something like this:

chicken tortilla recipe

4. It’s easier to get moving and motivate ourselves to exercise

Cycling? Long evening walks during your vacation? Swimming or beach volleyball? It’s easier in the summer. Without even noticing, you can burn hundreds of calories during your vacation while having fun at the same time.

Rita Földi, Balatonfüred Cycling 2023
This photo was taken of me during a bike ride in Tihany in 2023.

5. If it’s summer, then it’s sunshine, and if it’s sunshine, then it’s good cheer

Unfortunately, the weather affects most of our moods. Mood swings can easily lead to breaking your diet. In summer, however, there are more opportunities for sunny cheerfulness, so your diet will be less at risk. Especially if you have a good strategy for it! Try the Eat and Lose Weight method!

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Ebben a tudáscsomagomban ahhoz szeretnék neked gyakorlati tanácsokat adni, hogy hogyan alakítsd ki te magad a saját, személyre szabott diétás étrendedet. Mindezt kínkeserves éhezés és bonyolult méricskélések nélkül. Ne feledd, a cél az, hogy egy olyan étrended legyen, amit hosszú távon, könnyedén be is tudsz tartani, mert a zsírpárnáktól való tartós megszabaduláshoz idő kell!

Summary of weight loss tips

If you have a goal, forget about procrastinating. Start working towards it right where you are. Wherever you are right now. The perfect moment to start will never come. You have to start NOW! Summer is a great time for this. If you need help getting started, my book Eat and Lose Weight is for you. Check it out here!

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