10 Things You Can Do To Lose Fat Without Even Trying

1. Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only is your
metabolism boosted every time you eat something, your
body can more efficiently process smaller meals.
Instead of having 3 large meals in a day, try to
break them up into 5 or 6 smaller meals.

2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to
flush away waste products in the body. Get at least six
to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do this
is to keep a water bottle handy and drink from it
frequently.

3. Be inefficient - do you need to go to the kitchen to
get a couple of things? Break it up into to two trips
even if you can do it in one. Being inefficient like
this can easily double your activity level, burning
calories without even trying.

4. Eat more protein - sources of protein include foods
such as chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lean red
meats, etc. Your body burns more calories processing
protein than either carbohydrates or fats. Protein also
helps to support your muscle tissue, which burns calories
all day long!

5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator - any time
you can add in a little more physical activity, do it.
This doesn’t mean you need to slog up 20 flights of stairs.
Even a flight or two done regularly will add up.

6. Don’t let yourself get hungry - when you get hungry
you will have a much greater tendency to overeat when
you do finally get something to eat. As well, because
your body is starting to go into starvation mode, it
will be much more likely to hold onto whatever you
give it.

7. Order small portions at restaurants - it’s tough
to order small french fries when "supersizing" your
order is such a great "value." Take note, however,
your real savings will occur in the calories that
don’t end up on your backside.

8. Eat more fiber - fiber is very filling. By eating
more fiber you will find yourself full sooner. This
feeling of fullness will last a long time as well.

9. Wait 20 minutes between servings - your brain takes
at least 20 minutes to register that you’re full. By
waiting that long, you’ll give your brain a chance to
realize that you don’t really need any more food.

10. Cheat on your diet - one thing I always make my
clients promise is that they will cheat on their diet.
The only thing I ask that they do is to cheat ONLY when
they have planned to cheat. By planning when you are
going to eat the foods you crave, you take back control
of your eating habits.

This way you no longer "give in" to your cravings. You
"reward yourself" for sticking to proper nutritional
habits. Do this once or twice a week and you will feel
far more in control of your eating.

In conclusion, if you follow even a few of these 10 easy
tips in the long term, you will certainly notice a
difference in your overall weight and health.

About The Author
Nick Nilsson is Vice President of BetterU, Inc., an online
exercise, fitness, and personal training company. Check out
his latest eBook "The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of"
at http://www.thebestexercises.com or
visit http://www.fitstep.com. You can contact him at
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