Weight Loss Tips: 12 Guaranteed Ways to Lose Weight

Weight Loss Tips: 12 Guaranteed Ways to Lose Weight

Tips for Eating

1. Eat colorful.

In restaurants they use the plates looks Amazing. When the food looks amazing, Yesss. you guessed it—you eat more. Research says to avoid plates that match the food served on them (think: a deep red plate with a greasy slice of pizza), because there is less of a contrast, which may prompt us to eat more.

Eat in the A.M.

Skipping breakfast in order to “save your appetite” for dinner probably isn’t a safety shield for late-night noshing.  While there’s still debate on how important breakfast really is, not eating until the afternoon may lead to binge-eating later (think: a massive dinner because you're starving).  Stick to a reasonably-sized breakfast with plenty of protein, so you're not tempted to eat unhealthy snacks mid-morning. 

Start Your Day with Workout 

Set up your alarm, 20 minutes early and schedule your workout first thing in the morning. Studies suggest that people who exercise in the morning are relatively slimmer and healthier than the ones who exercise later in the day. So carry the feel good hormones and energy throughout the day by doing your exercise in the morning

13. Chew slowly.

Eating slowly may not fit into a busy workday, but it pays to pace your chewing: The quicker you eat, the less time your body has to register fullness.  So slow down, and take a second to savor.

14. Turn off the TV.

Eating while watching television is linked to poor food choices and overeating.  Getting sucked into the latest episode of "Scandal" can bring on mindless eating—making it easy to lose track of just how many chips you've gone through. It’s not just the mindlessness of watching televsion that’ll get us. Commercials for unhealthy foods and drinks may increase our desire for low-nutrient junk, fast food, and sugary beverages.

19. Fill up on fiber.

Eating more vegetables and other high-fiber items like legumes can help keep us fuller, longer.  Look for at least five grams or more of the stuff per serving. Snack on some of our favorite high-fiber picks like stuffed baked apples or jazzed-up oats.

25. Eat fruit, instead of drinking fruit juice.

Juices (which are often not 100 percent fruit) provide some vitamins, but without the same fiber and phytonutrients as a real piece of fruit. Take an apple for instance: The average apple juice box has nearly double the sugar and seven times less fiber than the apple itself.

Tips for Drinking

30. Sip before you eat.

Pregaming a meal with a glass of water has been linked with more weight loss than cutting calories alone.  You can also take some mid-meal breaks and guzzle a little water to give the brain time to register fullness.

31. Sip some green tea.

Drinking green tea is one of the most common tips for shedding a few pounds, and for good reason—green tea is known for its ability to metabolize fat.  And in combination with resistance training, green tea increases the potential for fat loss.  Add a squeeze of lemon for a little flavor and to amp up antioxidant affects. 

49. Sleep smarter.

Sleep not only reduces stress, helps us heal faster, and prevents depression, it can also help shave off pounds. That's because sleep loss is linked to changes in appetite and the metabolism of glucose(sugar in the blood).  Moral of the story: Sleep is associated with less weight gain.  Take a look at our guide to sleep positions to optimize those hours spent under the sheets. And try other solutions for extra Zzzs like turning off electronics in the bedroom and avoiding large meals late at night. 

57. Choose free weights.

Strength training on its own is a great idea— but it gets even better when you set yourself free. And by that, we mean squatting with a pair of dumbbells instead of using the leg press. Working out with free weights can activate muscles more effectively, and adding muscle can help torch calories. 

67. Get moving.

A simple phrase for losing weight is: Move more and eat less. The secret is that moving doesn’t just mean hitting the track or going to the gym. Make the conscious decision to get more steps into the day by taking the stairs, having a walking meeting, or parking the car far away from a store's entrance.