Try These Simple Tricks For Weight Loss
**Stand Up To Slim Down-This is an easy way to burn twice as many calories! In a study at the University Of Missouri-Columbia, researchers reviewed the differences between sitting and standing and found that standing doubles your metabolic rate. Apparently the reason for this is because standing requires more strength to hold your body up. It also helps muscles siphon fat out of the blood stream. See, what I mean! This is easy! We can do this together! I wonder if I stand up and eat chocolate for awhile if that would make a difference-no, probably not. Me and that cursed chocolate!
**Fill Up On Not So Forbidden Fruit- Instead of eating a blueberry pie, eat fresh blueberries (they are packed full of antioxidants and have far less calories than a sugary pie). Instead of a 700 calorie rasberry tartlet, opt for 6 cups of rasberries (again packed with antioxidants) that are 64 calories each and add some whipped cream (only 13 calories per teaspoon).MMMMMM! I also like to add Stevia, the all natural sweetner that I use in my tea. I sprinkle it on my berries to sweeten them and there are no calories!
**Miracle Mint-I did an entire post about this because I was so excited at how easy it is!!! According to a study at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia, researchers followed 27 adults for two 5 day periods and found that those who wafted/sniffed peppermint oil under their nose every two hours ate almost 350 fewer calories. The smell may increase our level of alertness so you are less likely to snack because you are tired.
** Try Ordering Your Groceries Online-I will be the first to admit that the grocery store is a place filled with temptations. If you are like me you may want to try ordering your groceries online. According to a multi-university study, researchers assigned 28 people to either a standard weight-loss program or a program with grocery delivery. After eight weeks, online buyers had fewer fattening products and less total food in their cupboard. It is easier to stick to your grocery list online than grabbing those cookies and brownies on sale at the store.
Aren't these terrific!! Easy and simple tips that can make a big difference on your weight loss journey.
20 comments:
There's always some kooky example out there that's impossible to follow because it requires some trip down to the jungles of South America to find this exotic juice that will not only cleanse but help you lose 30 lbs. a day (only to have customs take it away).
I will be conscious of these tips throughout the day.
Thanks. ANother fun, informative post.
Only problem is that fruit is expensive when you buy it online.
The standing up idea makes sense if you think about it...I was a hairstylist for 14 years and I have to say I didn't have any issue controlling my weight during that time...I was standing for 7/8 hrs a day 5 days a week...
I do the berries and whipped cream thing...it then feels like a treat.
The mint idea is interesting...may give it a try...
Great post...cheers :0)
Yes, you are right about the standing/ More energy is spent when one is standing.
Good post.
too bad we don't have blueberries here, sigh.
hope you're having a great sunday ;)
The one thing I would add is load bearing exercise.
Is it important for weight loss? Sure. Stronger, toned muscles burn more calories than fat.
Increased metabolism is not the only benefit, however.
Load bearing exercises keep you bones strong and joints healthy. This is especially true for women over 30.
Losing weight is great, but keep the big picture in mind. Health, wellness and better quality of life as we age.
So sign up for that boot camp class, go for a walk, park farther away and feel great!
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Oh and along the same lines it is better to wear less rather than more, again because the body will burn calories to maintain body temperature. Yep, it's true and has absolutely nothing to do with me being a dirty old man. ;)
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