Women often ask each other how they can lose weight, but the truth is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. If you’re tired of following fad diets, it’s time to get some practical advice from people who have gone through the same struggle.
While we spend our time researching the latest findings and asking fitness gurus about their secrets, losing weight is just as challenging for us as it is for anyone else.
We have talked to several experts who have shared some effective diet tricks to help you lose weight quickly. These ten tricks may not be easy to follow, but if you stick to them as we have, they will work wonders!
1. Put away the (food) scale
“Portion control isn’t about measuring; it’s about ordering two appetizers instead of an entrée and cutting back on bread if you have pasta.”
—Beatrice James, author of We Are All Naturally Thin
2. Stash fruit
“Keep fruit at work. Or at anyplace that you can easily get to. It helps during the I-need-chocolate part of the afternoon.”
—Diane Texiera, Beauty assistant
3. Shake chocolate
“When I’m trying to drop a few pounds, I carry around a shaker cup of chocolate protein powder. If I’m ravenous, I add the water, and it fills me up so I don’t eat something high-calorie instead.”
—Jennifer Bolton, founder of Nexus Gym in California
4. Set limits, then go nuts!
“In the cafeteria I use a 4-by-4-inch Styrofoam box, and I put whatever I want in there. It’s almost impossible to overeat.”
—Nadia Stout, author of The Benefits of Being Fit
5. Floss for dessert
“Brushing my teeth after dinner makes me less likely to eat again before I go to bed.”
—Joanne Liu, author of Keep Me Thin
6. Take a ‘before’ photo
“Before I got in shape, a friend convinced me to take photos of myself wearing nothing but a sports bra and underwear. Anytime I fall off the wagon I look at those pics—that’s all the motivation I need!”
—Rosalind Fraul Fitness Director at Nexus Gym in California
7. Avoid liquid calories
“Cut out drinks with calories—juice, lemonade, and, hardest of all, after-work wine.”
—Lisa Loma, author of Lean Mean Does Not Mean Thin
8. Break out the skinny jeans
“Wear something tight! It provides the extra bit of motivation to lay off the fries.”
—Ilana Koule, Beauty Assistant
9. Pitcher this
“Fill a pitcher with water and cucumbers. It’s pretty—and it feels like a treat.”
—Olivia Rowley, Licensed Dietician and Nutritionist
10. Get more sleep
“You need to get good sleep. Not just quantity but quality – the deep sleep I’m talking about. Without this, your body will produce an imbalance of hormones telling your brain to eat more even if you’re not hungry. So, sleep more and sleep well. ”
—John Barban, Weight Loss Supplement Specialist and creator of RESURGE, dietary supplement that promotes deep sleep and the production of human growth hormones