LIFE HACKS TO
LOSE WEIGHT FAST
1. EAT SMALL MEALS, MORE OFTEN
It’s seems counter-intuitive, that eating more often would help you lose weight, but it’s true for two reasons. First, if you’re eating smaller meals more often, you won’t be hungry, which means you won’t be as tempted to binge on less-than-healthy foods or to stuff yourself at your next meal. Second, eating more often keeps your metabolism chugging away in high gear, which means your body will burn more calories more efficiently, even when you’re at rest.
2. DITCH THE DIET SODA
3. FILL UP ON FIBER
This is what makes the “no carb” diets so
ridiculous: fiber is a carb, and fiber is also a dieter’s best friend. That’s
why this weight loss hack is kind of a secret. But getting your recommended
fill-up of fiber (about 25 grams per day) will help you lose weight, because it
will keep you feeling fuller, longer, and it will keep your digestive system
working properly. No carbs… ha! That’s so silly!
4. COLOR YOUR MEAL
Here’s a good rule of thumb: the more colorful your meal, the healthier it probably is. A colorful meal is healthy, since it’s probably loaded with rainbow-hues of fruits and veggies, from bold red tomatoes to deep purple eggplants and leafy greens in between.
5. SWAP YOUR PLATES
If you have a tendency to overeat, try
this simple but effective weight loss hack: eat off smaller plates. I’m
serious! This will trick your brain and tummy into thinking your portions are
bigger, even if they’re actually smaller than the ones you’ve eaten on your
larger plates.
6. TAKE YOUR TIME
Did you know it takes your body about ten
minutes to register the fact that you’re full? That’s why you ought to eat
slowly, savoring each bite, putting your fork down between bites while you
chew. Eating slowly and taking small breaks between bites gives your brain time
to realize your body is full.
7. KEEP HYDRATED
One of the most common symptoms of
dehydration is… hunger! So often, when you’re feeling peckish, you might
actually be thirsty, not hungry. So before you grab a snack (even a healthy
snack!), try sipping a little water first, to see if that satisfies you.
Keeping well-hydrated can help with weight loss, too, by keeping your digestive
system functioning properly.
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