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127. Eat More Fiber: This is often included in many healthy weight loss tips because it ' s so beneficial to losing weight and your health. Think of fiber like a sponge, fiber will absorb water which will help make you full and will help you control your weight in the long term( Nih. gov, Nih. gov). Get more fiber by eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat grains. It ' s recommended that you consume at least 30 grams of fiber a day.
128. Don ' t Shop Hungry: If you go into the grocery store hungry you ' re more likely to buy foods you ' re not suppose to be eating. After all, junk food does look more tasty than carrots when you ' re hungry.
129. Shop with a Grocery List: This is one of the best tips for losing weight... Write a grocery list! In a study done by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, of more then 1,300 people, they discovered that shoppers who regularly made grocery lists also purchased healthier foods and had lower BMIs than those who didn’ t make a list before going to the store. Researchers believe that shopping lists help keep us organized and focused on what we need to buy so that we don ' t go buying foods that will ruin our diet. Therefore, to stick to your weight loss program, make sure to create a grocery list before you go shopping!
130. Use the Self Check Out When Shopping: Are you prone to buying candy and other unhealthy treats that are normally at the checkout stand? Then you need to make use of the self check out counter. According to a study by IHL Consulting Group, impulse purchases dipped 32.1 percent for women— and 16.7 percent for men— when they made use of the Self Check Out kiosks. If you lack self control at the check out counter, check yourself out and you ' ll get the extra benefit of a little exercise packing up your own groceries.
131. Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal: By having a clean and fresh breath, you ' re cuing your mind that eating time is over. Plus, you ' re less likely to want to eat something else after you brushed your teeth already.
132. Can ' t Brush Your Teeth? It ' s been found that people normally want to eat more sweets because the taste lingers in their mouth long after they have swallowed. Brushing your teeth is the best option to cleanse your mouth and to keep you away from eating too many sweets. You can also keep mints or breath mints on hand in order to cleanse your palate.
133. Sleep in the Cold! If you can take on the cold, this is an easy weight loss tip to follow... In a study published in the journal of Diabetes, participants spent a few weeks sleeping in bedrooms with varying temperatures: a neutral 75 degrees, a cool 66 degrees, and a warm 81 degrees. At the end of the study, those who slept at 66 degrees almost doubled their volume of brown fat cells, as a result they lost belly fat.
* 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.