Here’s a weight
loss plan for you that actually works! Did you know, by trimming 500 calories a
day you can lose up to one kilo a week?
Check out the
following tips to lose weight without a struggle.
1. Chew your food.
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Studies show that
if you chew your food at least 20 times before swallowing you’ll eat up to 70
calories less. It takes 20 to 30 minutes for your body to realize that you’re
no longer hungry. Eating slowly will help you feel satiated on fewer calories.
2. Get some
shut-eye.
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Sleeping less than
6 hours a night makes you eat up to 300 calories more when you’re awake because
sleep deprivation triggers production of ghrelin, the hunger hormone. An extra
hour of snoozing could save you 100 calories!
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Choose mustard
instead of mayo, salad instead of fries, and veggies instead of white carbs.
Swaps like these will help you cut 200 to 300 calories in every meal.
4. Eat in a
smaller plate.
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Swap your 12-inch
plate for a 9-inch one. Eating in a smaller plate ensures you’ll eat 20 to 25
percent less, helping you save up to 500 calories.
5. Don’t eat in
front of the TV.
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Research shows
that eating in front of the TV means you’ll eat up to 250 calories more. Eat at
the table, and swap 1 hour of watching TV for a casual walk.
6. Beware of the
booze.
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Alcohol is high in
(empty) calories. When you do imbibe, choose light beers and alcoholic drinks
with low-calorie mixers like club soda.
7. Don’t clean
your plate.
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You don’t have to
finish everything on your plate. Leave 25 percent of your meal on the plate at
dinner. You can save the leftovers for a nice lunch the next day.
8. Stand up.
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You can torch up
to an extra 500 calories every day by standing instead of sitting. Try standing
or walking around when you’re on the phone or reading a book.
9. Limit Fried
Food.
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A tablespoon of
oil contains 100 calories. By limiting added fat you can reduce your overall
calorie intake. Opt for cooking methods like grilling, steaming or baking.
Healthier cooking methods can save you hundreds of calories.
10. Skip sweetened
beverages.
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Reducing your
consumption of sodas and other sugary drinks is a simple and effective way to
cut calories. A glass of sweetened orange juice or sugary soda contains around
170 calories. Swap sweetened beverages with water, unsweetened tea or
unsweetened coffee.
11. Run some
errands.
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If you have an
afternoon free, food shopping and unloading groceries can help you torch close
to 500 calories. Cooking dinner will help you burn 130 more.
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