8 Weird Tips To Start Losing MORE Weight!

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When it comes to weight loss, we all know the only way to do so is to consume fewer calories than you burn.

There’s no magic pill. No wonder diet. No super supplement.

Nail your diet and training and your weight will drop, but there are a few sneaky ways to help you stay the course making your weight loss journey a wee bit easier.

And let’s face it, when you’re in the throes of a cut you’ll try anything to banish those cravings – right?!

With that in mind, we’ve tracked down 8 of the most surprising ways to help you drop the pounds and make your cut life just a little more interesting…

Size does matter

Portion control is everything, and according to a study at Arizona State University by cutting your food into smaller slices, chunks and bits, you can actually trick your brain into thinking you’re eating loads, meaning you’ll actually eat less!

Take a pic

This one is a bit of a social faux pas but if you take a picture of every meal you’re about to consume, you’re more likely to make healthier choices. That’s according to a study found in the American Medical Informatics Association.

It’s up to you if you want to become one of those really anti-social people in a restaurant though…

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Chill out

According to the clever clogs that published a study published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, people who are exposed to chilli temperatures for a couple of hours throughout the day will burn up to 30% MORE calories!

Don’t worry, though, you don’t have to fill your tub up with ice and lie in it, simply being in temperature of 15 Celsius is plenty…

Eat the rainbow

If your plate is all beige – it’s not going to do much for you. If your plate resembles a rainbow with fairy dust and unicorn sprinkles then you know you’re doing your body some good!

According to researchers at Cornell University eating a more colourful whole foods will help you make better choices at meal times, so head to the veg aisles and stock up!

Vanilla ain't so vanilla

According to scientists at St George’s Hospital, London, folk who wore vanilla patches on their palms had increased serotonin levels making them less likely to binge on chocolate and other nibbles.

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Cut the card

When going out for a meal or drinks, leave your credit card at home. That way you’ll be less likely to spend needlessly on food and drink you really don’t need. In fact, a study conducted at Binghamton University discovered that people who paid by card bought up to 40% MORE junk food than those with cash!

Water, water everywhere

OK – so this one isn’t exactly “new” with nutritionists and insta-fitness stars all harking on about how drinking more H20 can help you lose weight, but it’s never been proven until now!

The University at Virginia Tech found that students who drank 500ml water before each meal lost, on average, 2kg MORE than those who didn’t. BOOM!

Have a night with the boys or gals

A recent study published in The Journal of Applied Social Psychology discovered that eating out with your kin actually means you’ll eat fewer calories. It’s all down to competition apparently!


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