Simple Tips on Weight Loss and Life

So I have read and gotten tons and tons of tips throughout this year on how to boost your metabolism, how to lose more weight, what exercises to do, and on and on. I tried many and want to share the ones that work and I like. So here goes...

1. Use smaller plates. It sounds silly, but it works. You can put a smaller amount of food on a smaller plate and it convinces your brain it's a full plate of food. It helps you feel like you've ate more food than you have.

2. When you have a sandwich, try just one piece of bread. Preferably wheat bread too, it's better for you. And With just one piece of bread or bun you can taste the meat or whatever you have on the sandwich better.

3. Drink water all the time. Before you eat anything, drink a glass of water. Before you work out, before you go to sleep, first thing in the morning drink water. Just lots of water. It helps your stomach be a little more full and hydration is key in life. It also helps reduce water weight!

4. Now this one may not work for everyone, but I find it helpful for myself. Ignore the rule not to eat after 7 or 8 or whatever time. Well kind of ignore it. I try to have something very small every night at like 9ish. When I say small, I mean like 2 crackers, a couple chocolate covered almonds (the ones from Trader Joe's are delicious), usually less than 100 calories. Why, because then before bed it can help get my metabolism going again. Once again, this works for me, but may not work for everyone.

5. Have a little of something if you really want it. It's okay to have a small brownie or a cookie. It's not going to kill you and you will feel better. If you are at a birthday party, have a little cake. It's not the end of the world. And if you do have a little too much, try not to give yourself too hard a time.

It is great to find all kinds of weight loss and exercise tips. Some are helpful, some are not. Try them out for yourself and see what works. Keep the ones you like and work for you and Dump the ones that don't.