6 Fun and Easy Ways to Lose Weight (2 of 4)

Get More Active During Social Time

Spending time with friends doesn’t have to revolve around eating, drinking, or just sitting. You can add meaningful flow and movement to your week by scheduling evening strolls, outdoor festival dates, or casual hikes. When you make physical activity align with your social life, it feels less like a chore and more like connection. You’re also more likely to stick with new movement habits if it’s a part of your routine with friends.

Laugh Harder and More Often

You may not think that laughter has a lot to do with weight loss, but you’d be surprised to learn that it actually plays a substantial role. Authentic laughter can slightly raise your heart rate, help regulate stress hormones, and relax your body. This is helpful because chronic stress is linked to weight gain and the inability or difficulty losing weight, especially right around the midsection.

Making time to enjoy life and laugh, whether through funny shows, time with people who bring you joy, or finding humor in your everyday life, is one of the best ways to create balance. When you feel lighter emotionally, you are more likely to maintain healthier habits.