Weight loss tricks you wouldn't expect!
#10 Drink Wine!
This could be the best thing you hear all day: According to a study, women are 30% less likely to be overweight if they drink 1-2 glasses of red wine per day. Nice! Also, it's been proven that women who drink in moderation tend to eat less. Looks like wine is the answer to controlling your appetite!
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Drink Wine!
This could be the best thing you hear all day: According to a study, women are 30% less likely to be overweight if they drink 1-2 glasses of red wine per day. Nice! Also, it's been proven that women who drink in moderation tend to eat less. Looks like wine is the answer to controlling your appetite!
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Smell your food before you eat it.
Here's a fun trick. A study shows that strong aromas tend to make you take smaller bites of your food. So, take a whiff of your food before you dig in and you will take smaller bites meaning you will eat less!
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Snack on some popcorn.
Believe it or not, a study done by University of Scranton indicated that popcorn contains just as many immune-boosting antioxidants as fruits and veggies do! But before you throw a bag in the microwave, consider poppin' some the old fashioned way: kernels over the stove. This way you can substitute all that greasy butter for a splash of vegetable oil.
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Eat chocolate!
A study done by scientists at UC San Diego proved that those who chocolate on a daily basis are more likely to be slim versus those who eat it only occasionally. Is that not the best news you've heard!?
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Nibble on some coffee beans!
Here's another study done by the University of Scranton. They found out that unroasted coffee beans swallow the absorption of fat and glucose in your stomach. Try snaking on a couple beans and see if you notice a difference!
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Give yourself a break from the gym.
Wait, what? The experts say that hitting up the gym everyday can actually end up hurting your fitness goals and make you feel burned out. To avoid this, just take a day or two off from the gym each week. This way you won't be overwhelmed by working out everyday. Plus, you deserve a break!
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Workout with your water bottle in hand.
This is a cool trick. The folks at Stanford University found out that when your hands are cold, you end up working out longer. Trick yourself into staying on the elliptical just a few minutes longer by holding your water bottle while you sweat!
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Find a gym buddy!
This one is hard to believe, but according to Brown is true! Their research shows that having a buddy at the gym allows you to loose more weight versus just working out alone. Even crazier, the friend who organizes the work out will burn more calories during the workout!
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1 less piece of cheese per day loses weight!
Here's a fun fact. Research shows that if you reduce your diet by only 10 calories per day, your body will lose weight. That could be as easy as eating one less piece of cheese per day!
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Dessert for breakfast!
You won't believe this, but eating something sweet first thing in the morning can actually help you lose weight. As long as your breakfast includes protein and carbs, adding something sweet to your 600-calorie meal can help you shed some lbs!
