Easy ways to lose weight

Written By Chouhab on mercredi 24 décembre 2008 | 04:39

By V. Gates

Are there any easy ways to drop weight? Everyone knows that diet, cutting down on caloric intake, and exercise, increasing calories burned, combine into a formula for losing weight.

But sticking to the diet is the hard part. 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. Writing down everything you eat and drink, even water, will help you eat less. Studies show that people eat 15% less when they track everything they eat. 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 is nearly 90,000 calories each 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.

Grazing, eating more smaller meals during the day rather than a few large meals, is another way to drop weight. Studies show that eating in smaller portions more often results in eating 30% fewer calories. You're also less likely to binge because the body won't produce as much insulin which leads to hunger.

Make sure your wardrobe only includes the "skinny" clothes. If you don't have clothing that's comfortable when you're heavier, you're more likely to be reminded to keep slim 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. Smaller plates mean smaller portions, so put the salad plates into use as the main plate.

Similar to the idea of using smaller plates, serve your food on the plate rather than in bowls on the table. When the plate is empty the meal is over, instead of spooning another portion onto your plate.

Don't eat white bread, sugar or white rice. Those are the foods with loads of carbohydrates which lead to higher blood sugar and weight gain. Do eat whole grain breads and brown rice. Don't be concerned with the sugar, pretty soon you won't miss it.

Weight loss isn't easy, but relatively speaking there are 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.

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