What to know the one secret to losing weight? The secret is — get ready for it — there is no one thing that does it. It's a lot of little things that add up to big results. And here are some ideas.
- Follow the 80/20 rule, which means eating clean 80 percent of the time and indulging a little 20 percent of the time.
- Every time you get an urge to eat when you're not hungry, do 10 push-ups.
- Choose a whole-wheat wrap instead of two slices of wheat bread.
- Chew gum while cooking to keep from snacking.
- Keep cut-up fruits and veggies in the fridge to grab for snacks or easy meals.
- Sit on a yoga ball instead of a chair to work your core. Or get one of those standing desks.
- Eat in front of a person rather than a screen. It cuts down on mindless eating and makes you more accountable for each bite.
- Make 150-calorie nonperishable snack packs to keep in your purse, gym bag, and office drawer. Nuts are a great option since they keep you fuller longer and boost your metabolism.
- When making cookies, bake half the batch and scoop the rest into ice-cube trays. When your sweet tooth kicks in, pop out one and bake it to satisfy your craving without breaking the calorie bank.
- Use veggies like carrots, roasted spaghetti squash, or zucchini in place of spaghetti.
- Halfway through your meal, stop and drink some water and decide if you're really hungry for the rest or if you're just eating it because it's on your plate.
- Don't just stand there! Do squats while brushing your teeth, calf raises while standing in line, or lunges while chatting on the phone.
- Add protein powder to sweet recipes (like these Rice Krispies treats) to boost the nutrition.
- Keep weights in the living room so you can do some reps while watching TV.
- Instead of cream cheese or butter on bread or bagels, spread almond or peanut butter. The healthy fats satiate hunger and can decrease belly fat.
- Choose wet snacks such as melon, peppers, cherry tomatoes, or celery. Their water content will fill you up and prevent bloating.
- Make your own low-fat ice cream using frozen bananas and peanut butter or luscious cherries and chocolate.
- When nature calls, use a bathroom on a different floor to make you use the stairs.
- Swap out your hamburger patty for a veggie burger.
- Add veggies to baked goods. You'll never even taste the zucchini in these brownies or the chickpeas in these chocolate doughnuts.
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