Are there any easy methods to lose weight? It's common knowledge that diet, lowering food intake, and exercise, increasing the number of calories you burn, combine into a formula for weight loss.
But the hard part is sticking to a low calorie, and often bland, diet. It won't be effortless, but with a little work it sure is possible. Here are some tricks to make it easier.
Keep a daily log of everything that passes your lips. Keeping notes will help you eat less. Studies show that people who keep track of what they eat end up eating 15% less. 15% is a lot.
On average Americans consume 245 calories a day from drinks. Make the switch to 0 calorie water. 245 calories a day add up to 90,000 calories a year. That's 25 pounds.
Are soda and juice really that good? Keep in mind too that juice and soda don't trigger a feeling of fullness, despite their calories.
Eat five or six smaller meals a day instead of three large meals a day. Studies show that eating in smaller portions more often results in eating 30% fewer calories. Furthermore, even the same number of calories eaten in smaller portions during more frequent meals can result in weight loss. You're less likely to binge because the body releases less insulin.
Make sure your wardrobe only includes the "skinny" clothes. If you don't have clothes that are comfortable when you're fat, you're more likely to be reminded to keep the weight off every time you dress. And you're less likely to gain weight if doing so means having to purchase a whole new wardrobe.
Switch to smaller plates. It's proven that people eat what's in front of them. Use the salad plates instead of dinner plates.
Similar to the idea of using smaller plates, serve your food on the plate rather than in bowls on the table. Again, people tend to eat what's in front of them.
Don't eat white bread, sugar or white rice. Those foods are loaded with carbohydrates which lead to higher blood sugar and weight gain. Stick to whole grain breads and dark rice. Don't worry about the sugar, pretty soon you won't miss it.
There are a lot of other tips for easy ways to lose weight. Don't think it won't take a little work. If weight loss were effortless everyone would be slim all the time. - 15343
But the hard part is sticking to a low calorie, and often bland, diet. It won't be effortless, but with a little work it sure is possible. Here are some tricks to make it easier.
Keep a daily log of everything that passes your lips. Keeping notes will help you eat less. Studies show that people who keep track of what they eat end up eating 15% less. 15% is a lot.
On average Americans consume 245 calories a day from drinks. Make the switch to 0 calorie water. 245 calories a day add up to 90,000 calories a year. That's 25 pounds.
Are soda and juice really that good? Keep in mind too that juice and soda don't trigger a feeling of fullness, despite their calories.
Eat five or six smaller meals a day instead of three large meals a day. Studies show that eating in smaller portions more often results in eating 30% fewer calories. Furthermore, even the same number of calories eaten in smaller portions during more frequent meals can result in weight loss. You're less likely to binge because the body releases less insulin.
Make sure your wardrobe only includes the "skinny" clothes. If you don't have clothes that are comfortable when you're fat, you're more likely to be reminded to keep the weight off every time you dress. And you're less likely to gain weight if doing so means having to purchase a whole new wardrobe.
Switch to smaller plates. It's proven that people eat what's in front of them. Use the salad plates instead of dinner plates.
Similar to the idea of using smaller plates, serve your food on the plate rather than in bowls on the table. Again, people tend to eat what's in front of them.
Don't eat white bread, sugar or white rice. Those foods are loaded with carbohydrates which lead to higher blood sugar and weight gain. Stick to whole grain breads and dark rice. Don't worry about the sugar, pretty soon you won't miss it.
There are a lot of other tips for easy ways to lose weight. Don't think it won't take a little work. If weight loss were effortless everyone would be slim all the time. - 15343
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