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Tips to trim calories and waistline - Nuts, spices, dark chocolate, green tea, soup cnn.com :: 2009-01-29
(3) Limit sugar-filled juices, "waters" and sodas: Drinking just three 16-ounce drinks per week equals 23 pounds of sugar per year and could lead to an 11.5-pound weight gain. --- (8) Increase fiber intake: Fiber is great for dieters, because it fills you up with fewer calories. In addition, it can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. --- (9) Spice things up: Spices not only make foods taste better without adding hundreds of calories, some may help you lose weight (cayenne pepper boosts metabolism), control blood sugar (cinnamon) and even fight cancer (curry powder).

10 easy tips for losing weight terra.com :: 2008-11-12
(2) Chew gum: Studies show that people who chew gum all the day consume less calories, and it is a great distraction and will stop you from munching on snacks out of boredom. --- (3) Snack on calorie-negative food. Foods such as celery, carrots, beets, and apples are so low in calories that eating and digesting them might burn more calories than they have. --- (4) Brush your teeth after every meal. A clean mouth will discourage you from going for more food. --- (5) Park your car in the furthest parking spot, or get off the train or bus one stop earlier.

The stress-free Morning Banana Diet has taken Japan by storm stuff.co.nz :: 2008-11-12
The Morning Banana Diet is one of the world's easiest diet to follow - except in Japan where its huge popularity has led to the nation's worst-ever banana shortage. Basically, the Banana Diet requires dieters to begin the day with a raw banana and a glass of room-temperature water. After that, they can eat whatever they want for the rest of the day - except for sweets. Desserts with meals are banned and just one sweet snack in the mid-afternoon is permitted. Alcohol is discouraged and early dinners (before 8pm) and taking to bed before midnight are the diet's only other limitations.

9 ways to lose weight without dieting and not stress over a single bite msnbc.msn.com :: 2008-10-21
Eat more good stuff: Instead of going after tasty bites, focus on healthy foods you can feast on. Persons who do so usually lose more weight than those who restrict calories. --- Spice things up: Cooking meals with garlic and pepper could help cut back overeating. Overweight people who used a lot of zero-calorie spices lost an average of 30 pounds in 6 months, compared with 2 pounds in a control group. --- Breathe away weight: Inhale, exhale and then step on the scale. Women who took a weekly meditation class shed about a pound a week. Meditating before and during meals helped the dieters eat less and enjoy their dishes more.

10 ways to lose 10 pounds vancouversun :: 2008-06-28
(1) Stabilize blood-sugar levels. Overweight people tend to have highly fluctuating blood-sugar levels. Irregular blood sugar levels cause a domino effect of body changes beginning with the secretion of hormones that in turn boost insulin resistance and other phenomena that cause you feel sluggish and to eat more. Select foods that are low on the glycemic index, high in water-soluble fiber and high in protein. (2) Spoil appetite before you get to the high-calorie part of the meal. Have a bowl of vegetable soup or a salad before the main course.

Increasing the flavor of food may aid in weight loss reuters.com :: 2008-06-28
People who are overweight may be able to shake off pounds by adding special seasonings and sweeteners on the food they eat. These "tastants" stimulate the sense of smell and taste, making people feel fuller faster and causing them to eat less, a study found. "This approach uses natural physiology to help people lose weight, which is different than other approaches. We know that diets do not work because people do not have the will power to succeed. Instead of looking at the front end - how people eat - we looked at the back end, how can people feel full faster?" said Dr. Alan Hirsch.

Never skip meals - And other weight-loss tricks canada.com :: 2008-04-11
Never starve: Eating more often helps regulate blood-sugar levels and keeps body burning calories rather than storing them. Waiting over 4 hours between meals can cause blood sugar to bottom out, making you weak. During this time we are most likely to grab that unhealthy snack to try and boost ourselves back up. --- Don't skip meals: If you cut too many calories during the day, body will push to conserve calories rather. This causes body to start breaking down muscle for fuel. Since muscle is the key to metabolism, eating too little can negate all the hard work put into health program and slow weight loss.

The knowledge: how to lose weight without noticing telegraph :: 2007-11-28
Get your body in training now and Christmas lunch can be guilt-free. Tip (3) 5 Meals A Day: The key to persuading metabolism on to your side is to keep food intake regular, don't frighten it into starvation mode with long gaps. Tip (6) Cut Down on Caffeine: it speeds up metabolic rate, but it also increases adrenaline production, which overrides body's natural need for food and confuses your system.

Ten Ways to Lose Weight Without Hunger epochtimes :: 2007-11-02
(1) Forget Calories: While there is an element of truth in the calorie principle, it neglects the fact that different types of calories are burned differently. While fat is often singled out for attention in low-calorie approaches, there is evidence that when calorie intakes are the same, individuals that eat the most fat lose the most weight. (2) Eat Protein-Rich Foods: Calorie for calorie, protein satisfy the appetite more than carbohydrate or fat.

Weight Management Tips bellaonline :: 2007-06-19
The decision to lose weight is an easy part - Implementing a strategy that is effective long term is difficult. Weight management should be a life long goal and should be instituted so that is easy to continue indefinitely. - Drink water instead of beverages such as sodas and juices. - Stop night time snacking and eating for entertainment - Increase the number of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low fat dairy products (see new food pyramid by FDA) - Avoid triggers to over eating such as stress, nonscheduled eating, and eating out...

Out of Sight, Out of Mind And Other Tips for Eating Less newswise :: 2007-04-06
Here's a diet tip that doesn't involve counting calories. Research shows that changing how foods are served and stored can help with weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight. Select smaller bowls and plates for serving and eating. Research has shown that people eat more when food is served in or eaten from larger dishes. Larger packages or larger portions often lead people to eat more than they would if the serving or package were smaller. After serving appropriate portions, put leftovers away.

Healthy Weight Loss Tips from the Expert turks :: 2007-04-02
Bulk up with fiber: Fiber also slows down digestion and sugar uptake so much, eating just one apple creates the same satiety as eating three cupcakes. -- Sip apple cider vinegar: It contains malic and tartaric acid, which help digest carbohydrates and slow their absorption. Down one tablespoon before eating, or add it to a salad. -- Nibble protein at night: Instead of salty or sugary treats; try slow-digesting, appetite-suppressing foods like almonds, skim-milk yogurt or low-fat cheese. Eating junk food after hours might help you to fall asleep, but they will also wake you up as soon as your blood sugar falls.

Dieting tips from the pros - Easy, practical ways to eat better dailygamecock :: 2007-02-23
Weight loss and weight gain happen the same way: one pound at a time. Resolve to lose one pound. When you succeed, resolve to lose another. We don't have magic pills to make it easier, but we offer ideas to help you get going. Sneak in some exercise: Take three 10-minute walks during the day. Tips for those with kids: Talk about appropriate portions, not about dieting. Don't use food as a reward. Portion meat in the kitchen, Let diners serve themselves fruit, vegetables and salad.

13 Steps for Lasting Weight Loss thirdage :: 2007-02-08
Many weight-loss programs fail because they require a wholesale change in lifestyle. Motivated individuals are tempted to bite off more than they can chew. Instead of a major lifestyle overhaul all at once, tackle one or two small habits per month. Over time, you'll achieve your desired results and have greater success sticking with your new habits. Trim 100-200 calories from your daily intake or reduce your portions by 5 percent. -- Eat one more serving of fruits or vegetables a day. -- Switch from white bread to whole wheat.

Let research help you slim down showbizandstyle :: 2007-02-07
Daily weigh-in: Unless you have a history of eating disorders or an obsession with your weight, a daily weigh-in can help you lose more pounds than a weekly weigh-in. Overtime snacking: Overtime office work can make women fat because the stress from working long hours seems to increase cravings for snacks that are full of fat and sugar. Cravings: Researchers found that brain-challenging activities like crossword puzzles were more effective at overcoming sudden cravings than activities like knitting that let your mind wander.

Seven Ways to Jump Off Your Weight Loss Plateau thirdage :: 2007-02-06
You're eight weeks into your New Year's resolution fitness program and you've hit a snag. Not to worry. You can jump off that plateau with the following strategies: Don't cut calories too severely to get the scale to budge. You risk pushing your body into a starvation state that will slow your metabolism. -- Switch from 3 regular meals a day to 6 small ones. Spreading your calories throughout the day prevents overeating and keeps your blood sugar level. -- Eat low-fat dairy products. Recent research indicates that calcium helps burn fat, and dairy products are a great source of calcium.

How snacks can help you lose weight dailymail :: 2007-02-01
According to a scientist Dr Judith Wurtman, your weight gain may not be your fault. Instead the blame could lie with a mood-enhancing chemical that occurs naturally in body. This chemical, known as serotonin, not only lifts your mood in times of emotional stress, but also tells your brain when you've had enough to eat. So a lack of serotonin means you're more likely to overeat. By following their plan you will automatically lose weight - up to 2lb a week. And central to its success is eating more snacks.

Whittling away those last 5 stubborn pounds msnbc :: 2007-01-27
After all those passed-up treats and careful calorie counting, after all the effort put into losing weight, those last 5 pounds just seem to stick around like an old bagel on a deli tray. Weight loss can slow down as you near your goal because it does not take as many calories to support your smaller size. For every pound lost, the body needs 8 fewer calories a day. That may not sound like much, but if you have lost 25 pounds, then your body may need 200 fewer calories than it did at the start of your weight-loss. If you've downsized, so too must your calories.

Want to lose weight too - some tips inquirer :: 2007-01-09
Weight loss is most successful when it happens slowly as a result of eating a nutritious diet and exercising. (1) Get plenty of different brightly colored vegetables and fruits each day, they are filling and have heaps of vitamins and minerals. (2) Find a physical activity or sport that you enjoy doing, and that you can do regularly. (3) Slow and steady wins the race. If weight loss is fast, it won't be sustainable and may be quickly regained. Avoid skipping meals as this lets your body know it is in starvation mode and will make it harder to lose weight.

Ready to lose weight in 2007 - 4 steps to success msnbc :: 2007-01-03
You have made a resolution to lose weight in the new year. Now what? Here are the basic steps to get started. Long-term weight management requires new eating and activity habits. Change takes effort. Before you start, ask yourself why you want to lose weight. Are your reasons important to you? Will your resolve keep you going against the reality of your everyday life? Ask yourself: Do you have a lot of stress in your life? If you are in the middle of a job change or a move, these may undermine your weight loss. Do you have the time to learn new eating habits and to fit physical activity into your day?

If you eat slowly, you will eat less - study chinadaily :: 2006-12-06
A study provides the first-ever proof that if you eat slowly, you will eat less and you will enjoy the meal more. Women consumed about 70 fewer calories when they were told to take their time eating a meal, compared to when they were instructed to eat it as quickly as possible. They also rated the meal as more pleasant when they ate slowly. When eating quickly, the women took in an average of 646 calories in 9 minutes. But when they slowed down, they consumed 579 calories in 29 minutes.

Avoiding The Annual Holiday Gain medicalnewstoday :: 2006-11-22
The best way to control the holiday weight gain is to look at the holiday meal and change perspective. One calorie buster is that before eating the holiday meal, diners should drink a full glass of carbonated water and keep a bottle of the carbonated water on the table to drink with the meal. Both the water and carbonation will help diners feel full and help avoid overeating. The number one mistake to avoid is not eating all day before the meal. "If you don't eat all day you will get hungry, lose control and eat much more."

Weight Loss Challenges firstcoastnews :: 2006-08-29
Shows like "The Biggest Loser" and "Celebrity Fit Club" have shown people the power of a challenge to help shed the pounds. Many groups of friends and co-workers are now making their own challenges. A group of 5 male co-workers from First Coast News decided to start their own challenge as a way to motivate each other to drop a few pounds. Each of the group members put $50 into a pot. Every week the person who losses the biggest percentage of weight wins $10. Then at the end of 15 weeks the winner takes home $100. "There's money involved so there is a big incentive for guys who are typically not motivated to loss weight."

Sneaky Fat Loss Tricks and Tips wtnh :: 2006-08-13
Fitness Expert Lisa Lynn joins us on Good Morning Connecticut Weekend with Five Sneaky Fat Loss Tricks. -- (1) Start your day with a Complete protein shake made with ice and water or anything that does not add calories. Complete protein shakes increase metabolism by 25%. (2) Drink coffee -Always have your coffee black -drinking black coffee is one of the oldest fat burning tricks in the book. But if you add anything that has calories like cream or even non fat creamers and yes even skim milk, you stop the fat burning process.

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