You need this: 7 small tricks to help you lose weight quick

by Gillian Degraaf

Black fit lady

This is a very common mistake that all girls have made at one time. If you are thinking that skipping dinner or lunch will help you lose weight, you are very wrong! In fact, it will do the complete opposite.

Small tricks to lose weight is what we all want, right? It’s summer time and we are all looking to shed a couple pounds before we hit the beach. If you are anything like me, you get super frustrated not seeing results from the gym right away. But you have to look at the bigger picture. We are doing small things daily that is fighting what we just did at the gym like snacking on bad food and not getting any sleep! I gathered some of my best small tricks to lose weight that I live by!

1. PACK YOUR LUNCH

Packing your lunch is one of my small tricks to lose weight that I follow everyday. Leaving yourself with no food for your long day at work makes for a lot of snacking and buying of food. Not only is it expensive, but 9 times out of 10 we will reach for the food that isn’t good for you rather than eating a salad. Pack your lunch daily with healthy lunches and fruit for you to snack on when you get a little hungry.

2. DRINK WATER

Drinking water is my best kept secret. I know, everyone might drink water, but it is KEY to have a litre of water at hand at all times. When I feel a little peckish during the day, I drink water. If I find myself reaching for some chocolate or candy, I drink water. This will obviously keep you hydrated but also fill your stomach and trick it into thinking you’re full. I’m not saying don’t eat, I’m just saying train yourself to know that you aren’t always starving!

3. SLEEP!

This really is one of the most important steps to losing weight and just getting back into shape. When I’m tired, I tend to gravitate towards the junk food all day to snack on. When you get a good night’s sleep, you will wake up rejuvenated and ready for the day.

4. SKIPPING MEALS

This is a very common mistake that all girls have made at one time. If you are thinking that skipping dinner or lunch will help you lose weight, you are very wrong! In fact, it will do the complete opposite. When you skip meals, your metabolism does not have to work to break down food and it begins to slow down. Then, the next time you do actually eat something, your metabolism is not able to break the food down as quickly, and as a result the food is stored as fat.

5. HAVE MIRRORS IN YOUR DINING ROOM

This sounds weird, but women are more likely to not over eat if they catch a glimpse of themselves in the mirror. This way, you are conscious of what you are eating and you will likely eat less which is what your body probably needs anyways.

6. HAVE DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST

You are supposed to kick start your metabolism with a big breakfast, but why not get your unhealthy snack out of the way right away? Have that cookie or that muffin with your coffee and make sure to mentally note that this is your one and only unhealthy snack for the day. This way your energy will be up and you will know that you have to be extra good that day due to that cookie!

7. THE RIBBON TRICK

I have to admit, I have tried this before and it actually works! If you have a dinner plan that you can’t get out of but want to be conscious of what you eat, simply tie a ribbon around your waist. Make sure it is not too tight but tight enough that you can tell it’s there. This way, when you’re eating out you will be aware of what you are eating and this also works great for keeping your posture in check!

Now that we have some ideas to help keep our brain on track with our bodies, I sincerely hope you all use these! I honestly have tried these all and they all work in their own way. Main point though, eat healthy and stay active. If you do those two, you will be on your way to a hot bod!  Which of these tips will you try first?

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