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You probably have heard this many times, “Abs are made 30% in the gym and 70% in the kitchen”, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise when we say that how you fuel your body is just as important, if not more important than exercise. It is true that exercise plays an essential role in any weight-loss journey, but in order for the exercise to work, you need to watch what you put in your mouth.
Now, if you haven’t had much success in weight loss, then it’s time to start evaluating how you behave around food, whether it’s in or outside your kitchen.
So, if you’re ready to embrace new lifestyle changes and even more ready to stop feeling like food is a constant struggle, here are 16 straightforward tips many nutritionists live by, and they really work.

1. Lose the mind-set that foods are off-limits.

According to New York based nutritionist to the stars Sandra Bellamy, “anytime you deprive yourself of food . . . all you want is what you can’t have!” Take your mind-set away from sacrifice, and allow yourself everything in moderation.

2. Keep it clean.

Replace processed foods with clean (whole and natural) items. Not only are natural options more nutritious, you’ll find that their flavors are more satisfying.

3. Opt for whole grains.

Refined and processed carbs weigh you down and muck up your progress. Fiber-rich whole grains keep hunger at bay, support healthy digestion, and are a crucial part of a long-term weight-loss success.

4. Forget the rest, Greek yogurt is the best.

Instead of sour cream, dollop this protein-rich yogurt on your burrito bowl. Make it into a creamy pasta sauce that satisfies any Italian cravings. Honestly, is there anything this protein-rich dairy option can’t sub for?

5. Make your snacks smarter.

Instead of a snack that includes just one food group, go for two — even three. The winning combination of protein, fiber, and carbs fuels workouts and keep you full.

6. Eat (don’t sip) your produce.

According to Bellamy, when you eat a whole piece of fruit with all the fiber intact, your body will release blood sugar slowly, and you’ll stay satisfied for longer. Enjoy the occasional fresh-pressed juice as a treat and learn to eat your produce!

7. Eat carbs in the morning.

Totally eliminating carbs from your life is not a long-term technique for success, but when you eat carbs earlier in the day, you have more time to burn them off.

8. Top your salad right.

Croutons and preservative-laden dressings have got to go. Dress your favorite salad in a lighter homemade recipe instead, and pile on the veggies, protein, and produce. If you’re craving crunch, add some nuts instead.

9. Give away your fryer (to someone you don’t like).

Bake, steam, or sautรฉ, but please don’t fry! It packs on the calories and fat and can leave you in a serious food coma.

10. More herbs and spices, less sauces and creams.

Sugar- and cream-based sauces cover up the natural flavors of the foods you’re enjoying and add an extra layer of unnecessary calories. Go light and bright with a squeeze of citrus and experiment with fresh herbs.

11. Seriously, say no to soda.

The extra calories and chemicals that come from soda are just not worth it. If you love bubbles, sip sparkling water instead. In the beginning, it will be hard, but if soda is a part of your daily diet, this is 100 percent worth doing.

12. Always add something green.

When it comes to lunch and dinner, always add something green to your plate. Serve spinach with last night’s leftovers or order a salad at your favorite takeout spot. It ups the nutrition of every meal, every time.

13. Drink your coffee and tea without sugar.

Instead of squeezing honey and adding packets of sugar into your morning beverage, keep your blood sugar level by skipping these unnecessary additions.

14. Cook one serving.

If portion control is a problem, cook single-size servings of your favorite foods. Simply divide your favorite recipes accordingly and skip out on temptation.

15. A little bit of hunger isn’t bad.

According to Bellamy, “you should feel mild to moderate hunger three to four times a day at your scheduled mealtimes.” When your hunger returns, it’s a signal from your body that it’s time to refuel!

16. Leave space for smart indulgences.

Plan ahead, and keep your diet extra clean leading up to your special indulgence. It will make the whole experience that much sweeter.

17. Move all the time.

Whatever you do, keep moving. Walk after you eat. Take the stairs/ Park at the furthest parking spot to the store. Carry a basket at the grocery store instead of using a pushcart. Every little bit helps to get you losing weight for good.
18. One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.



Losing weight seems an uphill task to many, especially when you need to lose weight in a couple of days.
And especially when you need to look good for an upcoming occasion or event.
For achieving quick weight loss like ten pounds in a week, people often resort to crash dieting or spend hours sweating out in the gym.
In fact, there are countless fad diets that enable you to shed pounds in a couple of days, but they have detrimental effects on your body and health, leaving you sick, hungry and nutrition deprived.
Of course, there are other painless ways to achieve this goal without dieting.
All you need to do is maintain a healthy lifestyle comprising of nutrition, fitness, proper sleep and hydration.
The best part is that these strategies not only enable you to lose ten pounds in a week’s time, but also help you to maintain a healthy weight in the long run. Here are 12 strategies to get you going.

1. Burn 5000 Calories More Than You Take In

In order to lose 10 pounds in a week, you need to burn 5000 more calories than you take in per day.
Agreed, that’s too much for an average person, but you have to push yourself to achieve this goal.
Also, it should be kept in mind that an average person burns about 2000 calories while doing normal routine activities.
This means that if you consume exactly 2000 calories through food every day, you will neither gain nor lose weight.
To burn extra calories, you can make simple changes in your lifestyle like walking instead of driving, taking stairs instead of the lift and simply breathing.

2. Do Not Skip Breakfast:

Breakfast is, undoubtedly, one of the most important meals of the day and skipping it in an urge to cut calories is not at all a great option.
In fact, several studies have shown that people who had breakfast regularly had comparatively lower BMIs than breakfast skippers.
So, kick start your day a healthy and nutritious way by having a bowl of oatmeal or whole grain cereal topped with fruit or low fat dairy. Y
ou can also have scrambled eggs to fulfil your protein requirements, but avoid heavy and oily foods for breakfast.

3. Incorporate Lean Proteins In Your Diet:

Incorporating lean proteins in your meals and snacks will keep you from overeating by keeping you full for longer.
You can try 98% lean beef, skinless chicken breast, eggs and certain fish like salmon.
For vegetarians, soy products like edamame or tofu, low fat yogurt, peanut butter, nuts and beans are good sources of lean proteins.
Besides, it is advisable to have frequent meals at an interval of 3 to 4 hours to maintain your blood sugar levels and avoid overindulgence.

4. Cut the Consumption of Simple Carbohydrates:

Simple carbs, also known as refined carbohydrates, get absorbed by our body quickly but provide zero nutrition.
So it is advisable to stay away from simple carbs like cookies, candies, molasses, honey, cakes and other baked sweets, and packaged cereals.

5. Avoid Fast Food:

Fast foods are synonymous of unhealthy foods. Besides being loaded with trans-fat, fast foods like fries, burgers and shakes contain a whopping amount of sugar and salt which can cause you to pile on the pounds.
They are also nil in terms of nutrition. Hence, if you want to shed ten pounds effectively, it is advisable to avoid fast foods completely.

6. Eat Smaller Portions:

It will be, indeed, pleasing to know that reducing your portion size by 10% to 20% can also lead to weight loss.
You can trim your portion size by using smaller bowls and plates or measuring cups to measure your portion sizes.
Eating smaller frequent meals will not only keep you full, but also boost your metabolism, thus leading to weight loss.

7. Avoid Late Night Snacking:

We can’t deny the fact that most of us indulge in mindless late night snacking while watching television or late night working.
We don’t realize that we are loading our bodies with unnecessary calories by doing so. It is advisable to have your dinner before 9 at night.
If you want to have dessert, you can have a bowl of light ice cream or frozen yogurt. After that, just brush your teeth so that you are less likely to eat or drink anything else.

8. Drink Plenty of Water:

Hydration is regarded as synonymous with water and drinking plenty of water is, undoubtedly, one of the best ways to keep oneself hydrated.
Ensure to drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day.
Besides being devoid of calories, water keeps you full such that you are less likely to overeat.
To avoid hunger pangs in between meals, you can have a big glass of water.
Apart from water, there are other ways of hydration.
Unsweetened green tea, for instance, is a good option as it is rich in antioxidants and has zero calories.

9. Avoid Liquid Calories:

As stated earlier, to achieve the desirable weight loss, it is important to control the intake of calories and liquid calories are no exception.
The processed fruit juices, energy drinks and aerated drinks might appear tempting, but they load your body with about a third of your entire calories for the day.
Instead, you can quench your thirst with water, citrus juices or 100% percent fruit juices.
Vegetable juices are also a nutritious option to satisfy your hunger in between meals.
Alcohol calories should be particularly avoided as they add up quickly.
So it is advisable to restrict the consumption of wine or cocktails to weekends in order to save calories.

10.Compound Exercises:

Compound exercises involve working out multiple joints and are considered the best bodyweight exercises.
For instance, the exercises performed below navel work out your quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus, the three largest muscle groups in your body.
They create minor after-burn tears in the muscle fibres, causing a large burn in calories post workout as a lot of energy is required to repair those tears.
You can try compound exercises like bench press, squats, clean and press etc.

11. Weight Training:

Weight training is another way to lose weight effectively. In fact, it is a misconception that weight training is meant for building bigger muscles and not losing weight.
Weight training if done properly can speed up your fat burning process during workouts and even long after the workout is over.
Training with weight is anaerobic in nature that burns carbohydrates. Unlike aerobic training, it helps build lean body mass.
But it accelerates your metabolism, causing you to burn more fat. To effectively lose 10 pounds in a week, it is advisable to indulge in weight training routine involving compound exercises at a higher intensity level.

12. Proper Sleep:

Research has proved that sleep deprivation can cause you to gain weight.
This is simply due to the fact that the longer you are awake, the more you are likely to eat.
In fact, it is a common scenario that people who are in late night working often have several cups of coffee to avoid feeling sleepy.
The result is clear, they consume extra calories. The duration and quality of your sleep influence the production of certain hormones which are directly linked with your appetite.
While sleeping, you lose weight through two processes, namely respiration when you exhale and transpiration through your skin, also called sweating.
All these factors contribute to weight loss.
One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.



There are ways you can beat the flab and improve the way you feel when time is of the essence — and you don’t have to starve yourself, invest in unsafe weight loss supplements, or double up on workouts to achieve results.
Instead, try this flexible approach that lets you pick from weight-loss tips that work but won’t completely ruin or disrupt your life.
Choose at least four of the follow time tested weight loss tips, and work them into your schedule for fourteen days straight. If you feel ambitious, tack on a few more. The more changes you make, the more weight you can expect to lose between now and the end of two weeks.

1. Drink only water

A sports or energy drink, fruit smoothie, or light beer — each serving contains about 100 calories. Yet these beverages don’t satisfy you the way 100 calories of food does, so they’re a waste. Other liquids may be high in sodium and carbohydrates, which trick your body into retaining water, puffing you out.
Water, on the other hand, has zero calories and carbs and little to no sodium, making it the perfect slim-down drink. And, strangely, it actually helps flush out excess water weight as well as jumpstart your metabolism. If water is too boring for you, add lemon wedges or mint leaves using an infuser.

2. Skip Refined Carbs, Eat Veggies Instead

The simple carbs in white rice, spaghetti, and sandwich rolls can wreak havoc on your weight because they’re digested very quickly, leaving you hungry and more likely to overeat later.
Instead of replacing these foods with healthier whole-grain bread products, which contain filling fibers that can sometimes trigger bloating, sub in vegetables for the 2 weeks—instead of rice, try cauliflower “rice” made by grating cauliflower. And instead of chips and dip, go for carrots and dip.
The complex carbs from vegetables are also digested more slowly than simple carbs , so you’ll remain full longer. And because veggies are mostly water, they help flush out excess water weight.

3. Do Cardio For At Least 30 Minutes A Day

Any workout that gets your heart rate up will burn calories. But you’ll use more calories if you pick a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously.
Three cardio heavy workout to consider to get your metabolism revving and fat burning: spinning, cardio kickboxing, and boot-camp workouts. Half an hour of each torches 200 to 300 calories while toning up your arms, legs, and core so everything appears sleeker and tighter.
You’ll burn even more calories per session if your workout incorporates interval training: alternating short bursts of intense cardio with slower activity.

4. Drink Coffee An Hour Before Your Workout Session

This is the one exception to the stick-to-water-only rule: Just as a coffee run makes your morning at work more productive, a pre-exercise cup of java with a splash of skim milk (about 11 calories) or black (just 5 calories) will energize your workout. You’ll burn more calories without realizing you’re pushing yourself harder.

5. Have On Top Of Him Sex Every Night

Not that you needed an excuse to hook up with your guy every night, but the fact is, this position is a fat blaster. Being on top means you do the rocking, and the more active you are, the more calories you burn.
Sex also pumps levels of feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, helping you ride out food cravings. Get on top in reverse-cowgirl (i.e., facing away from your guy) to give your thigh and butt muscles an extra push (and deeper pleasure).

6. Do One Hundred Squats Everyday

This gym-class staple will help sculpt muscle, so you’ll sport a more streamlined appearance. Do a set of 50 squats as soon as you wake up in the morning and right before you sleep. Squats work your core, butt, hips, and thighs. Remember, as you build stronger muscles with the squats, add some free weights (if you don’t have weights, use large detergent bottles) to keep you challenged and away from the dreaded plateau.

7. Sleep for an extra 30 minutes a day

That extra half an hour, whether you sleep 5 hours or 8, can refresh you enough that you will make better food choices (in other words, no quick sugar fix for breakfast in search of energy) and won’t feel lethargic and skip the gym. More restful sleep (7 to 8 hours is best) also boosts your metabolism. And because your body builds muscle while you snooze, getting zzz’s equals better muscle tone.

8. Make one food sacrifice a day

Cutting out one indulgence — such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner — can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet, which translates into less flab. Believe it or not, tour body won’t even notice their absence.

9. Eat More Salmon

It’s packed with nutrients that build muscle tone and give your skin a healthy glow. Some nutritionists claim that consuming a portion (doesn’t matter how it’s cooked) may immediately make your face look a bit more contoured.
10. One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.



Tummy fat is not only annoying, but is also one of the most difficult forms of fat to get rid of.
It forms between the organs, deep within the abdominal cavity, triggering chronic inflammation and increasing the risk of diabetes and heart diseases.
Lower belly fat is mainly caused due to sedentary lifestyle and consumption of high fat and sugary foods.
Genetics, structure and age also determine the pattern of fat accumulation in the body.
Losing lower belly fat is a little difficult, but not impossible. The right diet plan combined with exercises may help to lose the stubborn lower body fat.
Here Are 10 Tips Which You Can Follow To Reduce Lower Belly Fat.

1. Reduce Your Calorie Intake

To get rid of the lower belly fat, keep the calories in a healthy range and avoid foods that are high in saturated fats. Avoid eating junk and include high fiber foods in your diet to keep your metabolism levels high.

2. Keep Stress Levels at Bay

Stress can cause an increase in cortisol, a hormone that encourages the body to store excess fat in the lower abdomen. It can get worse if combined with bad dieting. To keep the cortisol levels stable, choose low glycemic index foods like lentils, chickpeas and beans.

3. Drink More Green Tea

Green tea is an excellent beverage to reduce lower belly. It contains a compound called catechin, which boosts the metabolism. Several studies have concluded that, people who drank 2 cups of green tea on a daily basis, lost almost 16 times more visceral fat than those who did not.

4. Interval Training is a Must

Interval training is the most effective and best way to reduce lower belly fat. Interval training alternates between high and low intensity Cardio, which help to burn more calories. You can intersperse small episodes of sprinting in between your walking sessions.

5. Watch Your Food Intake

The best way to reduce lower belly fat is by following a balanced diet. The diet should include low calorie fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You also need to reduce the sodium intake to minimize water retention. Limit your intake of sugar and high fat foods. Avoid consuming excess sugar as it is the main cause of lower belly fat. Excess sugar raises the insulin level in the body, causing energy to be stored in the fat cells.

6. Don’t Forget to Drink Lots of Water

Drink plenty of water throughout the day to speed up the metabolism and flush out toxins from the body. Water keeps you full for a longer period of time. Drink a glass of water before the meals to curb your appetite. Water will also keep you invigorated and will reduce your craving for sugary beverages.

7. Get More Sleep

Getting an 8 hour sleep is one of the best things you can do to reduce lower belly fat. Not getting proper sleep releases a hormone called ghrelin, which triggers a craving for sugar and other fat building foods. Cortisol levels can increase due to lack of sleep, leading to the accumulation of belly fat. A sound sleep relieves stress and refreshes both mind and body.

8. Say No To Alcohol

Limit your alcohol consumption. Alcohol contains empty calories and fat, which accumulate around the waist, giving you a bulging tummy. Hence, think twice before grabbing a drink if you want to lose weight.

9. Don’t Forget To Exercise (at least move) Each Day

A study has found that people who do moderate cardio everyday can reduce lower belly fat by almost 20%. Cardiovascular exercises speed up the metabolism and burn the calories to help you lose weight. This includes jogging, walking, hiking and swimming. You can also get rid of lower abdominal fat by combining resistance training with cardiovascular or aerobic exercises. This will help you to build lean muscles and improve metabolism in the long run.

10. Don’t Skip Any Meals

The best way to speed up the metabolism is by eating regularly in small portions. Instead of consuming 3 large meals, eat 6 small meals. Rather than rushing through the meals eat slowly and enjoy each bite. This way you will be less likely to eat more than you need.
One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.



A new diet arrives, another fades away.
Should eating habits really be as fleeting as fashion trends?
Let’s face it: The best weight-loss strategies are the ones that stand the test of time.
So, let’s get back to basics.
Here, we’ve gathered 25 classic tips from our favorite health and nutrition experts. These simple strategies may not be as sexy as the latest fad diet, but they’re guaranteed to never go out of style.

1. Don’t skip breakfast

Eat breakfast. It’ll energize you for the day and keep your diet in check.

2. Nibble, don’t gobble

Use the three-bite rule with dessert: Have three small bites and put your fork down. Give the rest to your husband.

3. Keep the burn going

During your workout, rest no more than 30 seconds between exercises. This will dramatically bump your calorie burn. You’ll be losing weight even when you’re not working out, all throughout the day.

4. Avoid late-night snacks

Finish eating three hours before bedtime. Your metabolism slows down when you sleep so you shift from fat burning to fat storage.

5. Don’t forget the dumbbells

Increase the strength component of your workout. Adding lean muscle to your body not only tones, it also increases your metabolism.

6. Question your cravings

Before you eat, ask yourself, ‘Am I hungry?’ Unless a craving comes from hunger, eating won’t satisfy it.

7. Don’t skimp on sleep

Get six to eight hours of sleep a night. Without it, the appetite hormone ghrelin increases, which could result in weight gain. And schedule at least two three-minute breaks during the day to practice deep-breathing exercises. It will reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which builds fat around your mid-section.

8. Make your own lunch

Brown-bag it. According to a 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, dieters who eat out for lunch even once a week lose 5 fewer pounds on average.

9. Train your brain

Be specific about your weight-loss goal. The brain detects a difference between where you are and where you want to be, so when you’re specific, your brain throws resources like willpower at it.

10. Start with greens

Eat in the right order. Eat vegetables first to naturally have more of them and ultimately eat fewer calories.

11. Use tried-and-true methods

Take your cue from dieters on the National Weight Control Registry who’ve lost 66 pounds (on average) and kept it off:
  • 75% weigh themselves at least once a week.
  • 78% are breakfast eaters.
  • 62% limit TV to less than 10 hours a week.

12. Snack away

Eat every three to four hours so you’ll be equipped to say no to temptations.

13. Be goal-oriented

Set a tangible goal with a firm deadline—for example, schedule an ‘after’ photo shoot. It will help you stay motivated.

14. Steel yourself

Expect some discomfort. You’re leaving your comfort zone of old eating habits. Knowing that it can be uncomfortable will help you get through it.

15. Schedule a cheat day

Resist cravings by postponing indulging to a future day when you’re free to eat whatever you want.

16. Take notes

Keep a food journal. Women who do lose six pounds more on average, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

17. Use your arms

When you are doing a treadmill workout, add arm exercises with light weights to increase your calorie burn.

18. Never shop hungry

Always grocery-shop on a full stomach with a written list and a cart (heavy baskets trigger instant-gratification decisions, research shows).

19. Say no to soda

Put the soda down, even if it’s diet or zero calories, and step away. Drinking soda regularly may make muscles less likely to burn fat.

20. Fill up on fiber and protein

Enjoy so many nonstarchy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins that you’re too full for anything else.

21. Skip the salt and fizz

Cut sodium and carbonation! Carbonation can bloat your stomach, making it appear distended for hours or even days! Sodium holds onto fluid.

22. Use the apple test

If you’re not hungry enough to eat an apple, you’re not hungry.

23. Have a carb-free afternoon

No carbs after lunch is one of the hardest (rules) to follow. But if you follow this rule YOU WILL lose weight.

24. Do the math

Add a zero to your weight and use that to figure how many calories you should have if you’re moderately active. If you weigh 140 pounds, aim to eat 1,400 calories.

25. Walk it off

Take a 15-minute walk after each meal to burn a quick 100 calories.
One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.



There are plenty of fad diets that work to shed pounds rapidly. But they ALL leave your feeling hungry, deprived and in many ways, hurting.
And most of the time, you regain that weight once you stop whatever extreme measures these fad diet tells you to do.
To keep pounds off permanently, it’s best to lose weight slowly.
And many experts say you can do that without going on a “diet.” Instead, the key is making simple tweaks to your lifestyle.
Adopt one or more of these simple, painless strategies to help lose weight without going on a “diet”.

1. Eat Breakfast Every Day

One habit that’s common to many people who have lost weight and kept it off is eating breakfast every day.
Many people think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, but they usually end up eating more throughout the day.
Studies show people who eat breakfast have lower BMIs than breakfast-skippers and perform better, whether at school or in the boardroom.
Try a bowl of whole-grain cereal topped with fruit and low-fat dairy for a quick and nutritious start to your day.

2. Close the Kitchen at Night

Set a time when you will stop eating so you won’t give in to the late-night munchies or mindless snacking while watching television.
Have a cup of tea, suck on a piece of hard candy or enjoy a small bowl of light ice cream or frozen yogurt if you want something sweet after dinner, but then brush your teeth so you will be less likely to eat or drink anything else.

3. Choose Liquid Calories Wisely

Sweetened drinks pile on the calories, but don’t reduce hunger like solid foods do.
Satisfy your thirst with water, sparkling water with lemon, skim or low-fat milk, or small portions of 100% fruit juice.
Try a glass of nutritious and low-calorie vegetable juice to hold you over if you get hungry between meals.
Be careful of alcohol calories, which add up quickly. If you tend to drink a glass or two of wine or a cocktail on most days, limiting alcohol to the weekends can be a huge calorie saver.

4. Eat More Produce

Eating lots of low-calorie, high-volume fruits and vegetables crowds out other foods that are higher in fat and calories.
Move the meat off the center of your plate and pile on the vegetables.
Stock your kitchen with plenty of fruits and vegetables and at every meal and snack, include a few servings.
Your diet will be enriched with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, fiber, and if you fill up on super-nutritious produce, you won’t be reaching for the cookie jar.

5. Go for the Grain

By substituting whole grains for refined grains like white bread, cakes, cookies, and pretzels, you add much-needed fiber and will fill up faster so you’re more likely to eat a reasonable portion.
Choose whole-wheat breads and pastas, brown rice, bran flakes, popcorn, and whole-rye crackers.

6. Control Your Environments

Another simple strategy to help cut calories is to control your environment — everything from stocking your kitchen with lots of healthy options to choosing the right restaurants.
That means avoiding the temptation by staying away from all-you-can-eat restaurants.
And when it comes to parties, eat a healthy snack before so you won’t be starving, and be selective when you fill your plate at the buffet.
Before going back for more food, wait at least 15 minutes and have a big glass of water.

7. Trim Portions

If you did nothing else but reduce your portions by 10%-20%, you will lose weight.
Most of the portions served both in restaurants and at home are bigger than you need.
Pull out the measuring cups to get a handle on your usual portion sizes, and work on paring them down.
Get instant portion control by using small bowls, plates, and cups. You won’t feel deprived because the food will look plentiful on dainty dishware.

8. Add More Steps

Get yourself a pedometer and gradually add more steps until you reach 10,000 per day. Throughout the day, do whatever you can to be more active — pace while you talk on the phone, take the dog out for an extra walk, and march in place during television commercials. Having a pedometer serves as a constant motivator and reminder.

9. Have Protein at Every Meal and Snack

Adding a source of lean or low-fat protein to each meal and snack will help keep you feeling full longer so you’re less likely to overeat.
Try low-fat yogurt, small portion of nuts, peanut butter, eggs, beans, or lean meats.
Experts also recommend eating small, frequent meals and snacks (every 3-4 hours), to keep your blood sugar levels steady and to avoid overindulging.
10. One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.



If you need to lose 10 pounds, all you need to do is make a few simple changes to your lifestyle. They’re all so small you’ll barely even notice you’ve made any.
Here are 9 easily-implementable techniques for you to be rocking your slimmer, fitter dream body in no time.

1. Opt for the side salad

Cut back 100 calories per day, the thinking goes, and you’ll lose 10 pounds over the course of a year.
And the easiest way to do that is with a simple side dish swap.
A salad with all the trimmings—two cups of leafy greens, a cup-and-a-half of crisp veggies (like tomatoes or cucumbers), and two tablespoons of light dressing—amounts to a little over 100 calories.
A medium order of fries has about 350.
So, if you’re a habitual fry-eater, swap fries for a salad on just three meals each week and you’ll slash 750 calories from your weekly diet—or about 100 per day.

2. Cut out soda

Every 12-ounce soda contains 150 calories. So removing one per day from your diet will save you 1,050 weekly calories.
And if you think that drinking calorie-free diet options are safe when it comes to weight-loss, think again:
According to a study in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, people who regularly drink diet soda actually end up gaining weight.

3. Wait 20 minutes

It takes your brain about 20 minutes to “catch up” to your stomach—to realize that, hey, you’re full.
Because of this, it’s incredibly easy to eat more calories than you need.
A good way to stop doing this is to eat 80 percent of what you’d normally eat and then stop.
20 minutes later, reassess: Are you still hungry?
If so, keep eating.
But chances are, you won’t be, and you’ll have just reduced your calorie intake by 20 percent.
If you’re on a 2,500-calorie diet, that’s 500 calories just like that.

4. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night

Skipping out on sleep bolsters your belly twofold.
For one thing, if you’re sleep-deprived, chances are, you’re going to eat more.
According to a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who get five-and-a-half hours or less each night eat 300 more calories the following day than people who get seven hours or more.
And for another thing, sleep deprivation causes your cortisol levels to spike. Cortisol, if you didn’t know, is the hormone that your body uses to store fat.

5. Lift weights

Let’s do some math. Every pound of muscle you have burns about 6 calories an hour.
So if you add just five pounds of muscle to your frame, you’re burning an additional 700 calories a day just by doing nothing.

6. HIIT it up

If lifting’s not your thing, you could always try high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
Instead of lengthier, steady-as-she-goes workouts, HIIT is all start-stop-start-stop.
For instance, maybe you sprint for two minutes and walk for one minute—and then repeat a few times.
The goal is to push yourself toward exerting 80 to 90 percent of your energy without giving your body time to fully recover.
This method gets your heart rate up, kicks your metabolism into overdrive, and torches calories like nothing else—and, according to one study in the Journal of Obesity, is more effective at reducing “abdominal body fat than other types of exercise.”

7. Black coffee, please

Think about your morning coffee. Do you drink it with cream and sugar? If so, that’s a 100-calorie beverage.
But by taking it black, your daily dose of caffeine is only 5 calories.
Sure, it’s bitter, but there’s an easy fix to that: Just add cinnamon.
Not only is it delicious, but, per a recent study, a mere half a teaspoon of cinnamon each day can keep your blood sugar and LDL cholesterol (that’s the “bad” kind) levels in check.

8. Make it spicy

According to research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, folks who consume capsaicin—that’s the stuff in chili peppers that brings on the spiciness—ate 200 fewer calories during the following meal.
What’s more, some experts say that spicy foods can speed up your metabolism, leading to more weight loss, though others assert there’s not enough evidence to support that.
In any case, adding a sprinkle of chili pepper flakes to your next meal can’t hurt—unless you seriously can’t handle spice.

9. Get frisky

Did you know that sex counts as a bona fide workout? Seriously!
According to research out of the University of Montreal, you burn anywhere from 70 to 100 calories per “sex session.”
In other words, having sex more frequently can directly lead to you having a better body.
Curious about how long those “sessions” run? About 25 minutes, start to finish, including foreplay.
One last thing… you should try this “7-second hack” that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…
“All this by a 7-second hack?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked.

She said, “It’s not so much about the “7-second hack”, but more about how it removes built-up toxins inside your body — to repair your body’s slow metabolism and to ignite your body’s natural ability to burn fat and improve your health and appearance. ”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently ๐Ÿ’…

Imagine waking up every morning full of energy and loving what you see in the mirror…

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.