Ten Fabulous Weight-Loss Secrets to Remember


Ever tried to lose weight without strict dieting? Incorporate our ten simple weight-loss tips into your daily routine and look like you have instantly dropped excess poundage! These slimming secrets are based on personal experience of formerly obese people, as well as on popular recommendation of the leading fitness instructors and health experts. Besides, they are supported by the latest scientific research, according to which you can drop up to 5 pounds a week without dieting. Change your routine and watch your pounds melt away!


Tip # 1. Wear athletic clothes whenever possible. Studies show that people who tend to adopt “athletic fashion” in clothes are also willing to work out more often. A simple change of clothes can be an effective weight-loss strategy, says fitness instructor from Toronto Karen Bridson. Put on your gym gear after you come home from work, and you will most probably decide to have an evening workout!

Tip # 2. Start your main meals with salad, says Canadian dieter Jennie Wilson, who managed to successfully drop 40 pounds of fat without counting calories. Eating salad as the first course is enormously beneficial for your waistline, she points out. It quickly satisfies your hunger, supplies your body with fibre, powerful antioxidants and beneficial vitamins, and, after all, it also tastes great! After eating a big salad you will be less likely to wolf down a huge hamburger with greasy fries, or other high-fat, high-calorie foods.

Tip # 3. Opt for team sports, such as cheerleading, volleyball, or tennis, recommend researchers from Pennsylvania.  Their study conducted at the Bloomsburg University has shown that positive feedback and team atmosphere during a workout stimulate people to exercise harder and therefore burn more calories.

Tip # 4. If your adrenal glands are healthy, adopt a habit of sipping unsweetened black coffee or tea between your meals. Japanese scientists have revealed that both coffee and tea contain substances that enhance metabolism, speed up the utilization of fats, and support endurance during workouts. In addition, a recently conducted Canadian study has demonstrated that drinking four to six cups of coffee a day may have a beneficial effect on the heart muscle.

Tip # 5. Stock up with healthy snacks, advices registered dietician from Ontario Denise Hargrove. Prepare several small plates piled up with fruits, cheeses, vegetable sticks, or slices of lean meat, and leave them in your refrigerator. Snack on those when you are hungry and your desire for a bag of chips or a bucket of ice cream will disappear!

Tip # 6. Some canned foods can be healthy and figure-friendly, especially if you do not like to cook. Stock your pantry with good-quality canned seafood, particularly tuna, salmon, and oysters. These are delicious on top of German-style rye bread and in salads. Another tasty and health-supportive option is to go for canned legumes and beans. They are naturally high in sliming fibre, free from cholesterol and saturated fat, and contain plenty of plant proteins.

Tip # 7. Eat more foods that support healthy thyroid function, especially if you are a middle-aged woman. Research shows that many menopausal females suffer from underactive thyroid, which greatly contributes to weight gain. A thyroid-friendly menu should include kelp, fish, molluscs, unrefined sea salt, and other types of seafood which are rich in natural iodine. Go easy on such thyroid inhibitors as unfermented soy products and raw cabbage.

Tip # 8. According to American researchers, low-carb dieting can be the best way to shed off excess weight, particularly if you are a male with the “spare tire” who suffers from metabolic resistance. Cut down on sugar, grains, and starchy vegetables. Restrict your carbohydrate intake to approximately 70 grams a day, which corresponds to a slice of wholemeal bread, a piece of fruit, and several servings of green vegetables. Studies confirm that such dietary regimen can help even morbidly obese patients regain their health and slimness.

Tip # 9. Shop wisely. Your best food options, such as fresh meats, seafood, milk, and plant produce, are located on the perimeter of the grocery store. Avoid inner store areas where processed items are usually displayed.

Tip # 10. Do not eat anything “white”, including white bread, refined rice, sugar, and potatoes. Instead, go for unrefined grain products and more nutritious vegetables, such as wild or brown rice, whole wheat, sweet potato, or yams. If these foods cause you intestinal distress, soak your grains overnight before cooking them, in order to neutralize enzyme inhibitors.

Kim Suffolk

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Posted on September 4, 2008 
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