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Odd Yet True Tips on How to Lose Weight Fast
Some of these tips to losing weight can be bit odd, yet they will be helpful in getting you to lose weight. Pick and choose the best tips that will fit into your lifestyle and start seeing the pounds just roll off!
114. Stare at the Color Blue: This is one of the craziest tips for losing weight, stare at the color blue by having blue plates, dressing in blue, having a blue table clothe, or do anything else you can do to have blue around you because the color functions as an appetite suppressant. Just think about it, have you ever seen a blue theme restaurant? On the other side, avoid red, yellow, and orange which have been found to encourage eating.
115. Eat in Front of Mirrors: One study found that eating in front of a mirror slashes the amount of food people eat by nearly one-third. You having to look at yourself in the mirror, reminds yourself of why you ' re trying to lose weight in the first place. You can even place a mirror in your frig to help keep yourself accountable to yourself!
116. Place Your Before Picture on the Frig: Have your before picture on the frig, in the frig, or anywhere else where tempting food is so that you can remember what you ' re trying to change. This will make you more conscious of making healthier choices.
117. Put Your Fork or Spoon Down Between Bites: When you ' re eating, sip water frequently to give you a break in between bites. Or even tell a story to whoever you ' re eating with in between bites. Unfortunately, your brain lags your stomach by about 20 minutes when it comes to feeling full. Meaning your belly will be full but you won ' t know it until 20 minutes later. By eating slower, your brain will be able to catch up and let you know you don ' t need any more food. Interestingly, some studies have shown that chewing slowly can help you eat fewer calories and increase the production of hormones linked to weight loss( Nih. gov, Nih. gov).
118. Open the Blinds in the Morning: What ' s the first thing you do when you wake up?... If it ' s hitting the snooze alarm, you better change it to opening the blinds and letting in sun light. Research published in the journal PLOS ONE, have shown that people who get direct exposure to sunlight in the mornings between 8am and noon reduce their risk of weight gain regardless of activity level, caloric intake, or even age. Researchers believe this happens because the morning sun helps to synchronize your metabolism so you burn fat more efficiently.
119. Close the Kitchen for 12 Hours: Once you ' re done eating dinner, clean up the kitchen and then refuse to open the frig or snack on anything else in the kitchen. Tape up the drawers and lock up the frig if you have to. Don ' t make it easy to find a snack after dinner. A University of Texas study found that by not snacking late at night, you could be saving yourself just over 300 calories!
* The contents on this EBook are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health provider regarding your unique needs and medical condition. ** Julio Diaz is a Independent Team Beachbody Coach.