There are a lot of people trying to lose weight in July.

Reason? Simple, most of us go on vacation in August, and those who have not managed to lose weight effectively before the summer or have already made numerous unsuccessful attempts, choose some quick diet in this hot month or worse try the latest remedies. minute.

It is possible to take advantage of July to lose weight, without diets, without worries, without infernal concoctions and without skipping meals.
How? Taking advantage of the good of this season. And these 10 tips for losing weight in July.

10 TIPS FOR LOSSING IN JULY

• Alternate carbohydrates: no rice and pasta every day.
  Alternate them with a salad of 200 gr. of potatoes and 100 gr. of green beans, or with quinoa salad (maximum 50 g) and tomatoes, or with wholemeal bread bruschetta (50 g) with tomatoes and cucumbers. Choose a different type of carbohydrate for lunch every day from potatoes, pseudocereals (quinoa, wild rice, buckwheat) or whole grains (spelled, oats).
• Eat cold pasta and rice to reduce the glycemic load: when you eat pasta or rice, be sure to cook them the day before, perhaps for a pasta or rice salad that is made up of one third of carbohydrates and two thirds of vegetables among tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, aubergines, peppers, courgettes, pickles (not in oil) and olives, aromatic herbs. No to ham, cheese, sausage. This way you will get dishes with a lower glycemic index.
• Use complex carbohydrate sources for lunch 5 times a week: for two lunches a week eat either free fruit or ice cream (small or medium pair) together with skimmed Greek yogurt.  For example, you can do it on Saturday for lunch if you are going to be at sea, and a busier day in the office.
• Walk, swim, hike: July is a very rainy month, so plan to walk to work or walk as much as possible. At least an hour or two a day if you want to lose weight. On the weekend, whether you are at the beach or in the city, swim. In the pool, at the sea, at the lake. Swim.
• Try the detox waters: they are waters flavored with citrus fruits, vegetables, aromatic herbs and spices. Ideal for hydration, they have very few calories and fight water retention. Here are some ideas.
• Green light to grilling: leave the fries and sauces alone. Summer is synonymous with grilling. Fish, meat, vegetables: the important thing is not to carbonize them!
• Avoid traditional sweets: at least for July, let your gut breathe. You can eat one homemade ice cream a week and one granita on another day, but avoid cookies, cakes, creams, parfaits for 30 days.
• No to the aperitif: a light dinner is better than an aperitif with attached dinner. You risk overeating. In July, no aperitifs, but a glass of dry white wine with cruditès.
• Avoid the summer traps: caprese, traditional rice salad, stuffed vegetables (especially tomatoes). Here are 3 summer dishes that are high in calories or heavy for many people. At least in July, aim for a cuisine that is as simple as possible, with very few ingredients.
  So try: fruit or vegetable skewers, carpaccio, wholemeal bread bruschetta, legume and vegetable salads. The liver will thank you.
•  Yes to the whole food philosophy: what is it?
  It means preferring a natural diet , very similar to that of our grandparents, but more summery. Fast recipes, nothing ready or prepared, nothing industrial, research of raw materials and frugality. Side dishes of raw vegetables, salads, meat or fish baked in foil, wholemeal bread, a drizzle of raw oil to season everything. A simple cuisine, based on natural ingredients, is worth more than any detox.