July 2020

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A new diet arrives, another fades away.
Should eating habits really be as fleeting as fashion trends?
Let’s face it: The best weight-loss strategies are the ones that stand the test of time.
So, let’s get back to basics.
Here, we’ve gathered 25 classic tips from our favorite health and nutrition experts. These simple strategies may not be as sexy as the latest fad diet, but they’re guaranteed to never go out of style.

1. Don’t skip breakfast

Eat breakfast. It’ll energize you for the day and keep your diet in check.

2. Nibble, don’t gobble

Use the three-bite rule with dessert: Have three small bites and put your fork down. Give the rest to your husband.

3. Keep the burn going

During your workout, rest no more than 30 seconds between exercises. This will dramatically bump your calorie burn. You’ll be losing weight even when you’re not working out, all throughout the day.

4. Avoid late-night snacks

Finish eating three hours before bedtime. Your metabolism slows down when you sleep so you shift from fat burning to fat storage.

5. Don’t forget the dumbbells

Increase the strength component of your workout. Adding lean muscle to your body not only tones, it also increases your metabolism.

6. Question your cravings

Before you eat, ask yourself, ‘Am I hungry?’ Unless a craving comes from hunger, eating won’t satisfy it.

7. Don’t skimp on sleep

Get six to eight hours of sleep a night. Without it, the appetite hormone ghrelin increases, which could result in weight gain. And schedule at least two three-minute breaks during the day to practice deep-breathing exercises. It will reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which builds fat around your mid-section.

8. Make your own lunch

Brown-bag it. According to a 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, dieters who eat out for lunch even once a week lose 5 fewer pounds on average.

9. Train your brain

Be specific about your weight-loss goal. The brain detects a difference between where you are and where you want to be, so when you’re specific, your brain throws resources like willpower at it.

10. Start with greens

Eat in the right order. Eat vegetables first to naturally have more of them and ultimately eat fewer calories.

11. Use tried-and-true methods

Take your cue from dieters on the National Weight Control Registry who’ve lost 66 pounds (on average) and kept it off:
  • 75% weigh themselves at least once a week.
  • 78% are breakfast eaters.
  • 62% limit TV to less than 10 hours a week.

12. Snack away

Eat every three to four hours so you’ll be equipped to say no to temptations.

13. Be goal-oriented

Set a tangible goal with a firm deadline—for example, schedule an ‘after’ photo shoot. It will help you stay motivated.

14. Steel yourself

Expect some discomfort. You’re leaving your comfort zone of old eating habits. Knowing that it can be uncomfortable will help you get through it.

15. Schedule a cheat day

Resist cravings by postponing indulging to a future day when you’re free to eat whatever you want.

16. Take notes

Keep a food journal. Women who do lose six pounds more on average, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

17. Use your arms

When you are doing a treadmill workout, add arm exercises with light weights to increase your calorie burn.

18. Never shop hungry

Always grocery-shop on a full stomach with a written list and a cart (heavy baskets trigger instant-gratification decisions, research shows).

19. Say no to soda

Put the soda down, even if it’s diet or zero calories, and step away. Drinking soda regularly may make muscles less likely to burn fat.

20. Fill up on fiber and protein

Enjoy so many nonstarchy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins that you’re too full for anything else.

21. Skip the salt and fizz

Cut sodium and carbonation! Carbonation can bloat your stomach, making it appear distended for hours or even days! Sodium holds onto fluid.

22. Use the apple test

If you’re not hungry enough to eat an apple, you’re not hungry.

23. Have a carb-free afternoon

No carbs after lunch is one of the hardest (rules) to follow. But if you follow this rule YOU WILL lose weight.

24. Do the math

Add a zero to your weight and use that to figure how many calories you should have if you’re moderately active. If you weigh 140 pounds, aim to eat 1,400 calories.

25. Walk it off

Take a 15-minute walk after each meal to burn a quick 100 calories.

One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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Let me tell you—you don’t have to sacrifice your lifestyle to lose weight. There are plenty of options to lose weight quickly without subjecting yourself to strict diets and gruelling workouts.
So, below are some strategies that you can employ on a daily basis for fast weight loss.
Rather than giving you a one-size-fits-all regimen, I figure you’re more likely to stick with the plan if you pick the eating and exercise strategies that fit your lifestyle.
So choose at least four of the below tips (they’re all expert-backed if you’re wondering), and vow to work them into your schedule for 14 days straight.
If you feel ambitious, tack on a few more.
The more you pick, the more weight you’ll lose.
If you start now, by this time next week, you’ll look and feel lighter and in two weeks, you’ll have reached your goal.

1. Drink Mainly Water

A sports or energy drink, fruit smoothie, or light beer — each serving contains about 100 calories. Yet these beverages don’t satisfy you the way 100 calories of food does, so they’re a waste. Other liquids may be high in sodium and carbohydrates, which trick your body into retaining water, puffing you out.
Water, on the other hand, has zero calories and carbs and little to no sodium, making it the perfect slim-down drink. And strangely, it actually helps flush out excess water weight as well as jump-starts your metabolism. If it’s just too boring, add lemon wedges or mint leaves.

2. Avoid at All Cost White Bread and Pasta

Cutting out all white grain products — such as white rice, spaghetti, sandwich rolls — will instantly slim you down because the simple carbs in these foods cause bloating, especially around your belly. Simple carbohydrates wreak havoc on your weight because they’re digested very quickly, leaving you hungry and more likely to overeat later.
To go a step further, instead of replacing them with healthier yet still bloat-triggering whole-grain bread products, substitute vegetables for the week. This way, a chicken sandwich becomes chicken salad, and chips and dip turn into carrots and dip. The complex carbs from vegetables are digested more slowly, so you remain full longer. And because veggies are mostly water, they also help flush out excess water weight.

3. Do Cardio 30 Minutes a Day

Any workout that gets your heart rate up will burn calories. But you’ll use more calories if you pick a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously.
Three to consider: spinning, cardio kickboxing, and boot-camp workouts. Half an hour of each torches 200 to 300 calories while toning up your arms, legs, and core so everything appears sleeker and tighter.
You’ll burn even more calories per session if your workout incorporates interval training: alternating short bursts of intense cardio with slower activity.

4. Drink Coffee an Hour Before Working Out

This is the one exception to the stick-to-water-only rule: Just as a coffee run makes your morning at work more productive, a pre-exercise cup of java with a splash of skim milk (about 11 calories) or black (just 5 calories) will energize your workout. You’ll burn more calories without realizing you’re pushing yourself harder.

5. Have Nightly You-on-Top Sex

Not that you needed an excuse to hook up with your guy every night, but the fact is, this position is a fat blaster. Being on top means you do the rocking, and the more active you are, the more calories you burn — up to 144 for 30 minutes.
Sex also pumps levels of feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, helping you ride out food cravings. Get on top in reverse-cowgirl (i.e., facing away from your guy) to give your thigh and butt muscles an extra push.

6. Do 36 Push-Ups and Lunges Every Other Day

These gym-class staples will help sculpt muscle, so you’ll sport a more streamlined appearance. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise every other day. Push-ups target your upper body, while lunges work your butt, hips, and thighs.
Quick tip: Make sure your back and legs remain in a straight line during your push-ups; it’ll improve muscle tone. Also, you can build even more muscle with the lunges if you hold free weights in each hand while doing them.

7. Sleep 30 Minutes More a Night

That extra half an hour, whether you sleep 5 hours or 8, can refresh you enough that you will make better food choices (in other words, no quick sugar fix for breakfast in search of energy) and won’t feel lethargic and skip the gym. More restful sleep (7 to 8 hours is best) also boosts your metabolism. And since your body builds muscle while you snooze, getting zzz’s equals better muscle tone.

8. Make One Food Sacrifice

Cutting out one indulgence — such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner — can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet, which translates into less flab. Your body won’t even notice their absence.

9. Eat Salmon for Lunch

It’s packed with nutrients that build muscle tone and give your skin a healthy glow. Some nutritionists claim that consuming a portion (doesn’t matter how it’s cooked) may immediately make your face look a bit more contoured.

10. Stand Up Straight

Keeping your spine rigid and your shoulders back while sucking in your belly toward your spine gives you a slimmer, more streamlined middle.

11. Do Squats and Sit-Ups

Bodybuilders use this technique before competitions because it adds definition to muscle. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise to tighten your abs, butt, and legs temporarily.

12. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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If you think it’s impossible to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks, then think again. We’re not talking about a magic pill or wraps – all we’re talking about are small sacrifices combined with specific techniques. And rather than giving you a one-size-fits-all regimen, we figure you’re more likely to stick with the plan if you pick the eating and exercise strategies that fit your lifestyle.
So choose at least four of the below expert-backed tips, and vow to work them into your schedule for 14 days straight. If you feel ambitious, tack on a few more. The more you pick, the more weight you’ll lose. If you start now, by this time next week, you’ll look and feel way lighter and in two weeks, you’ll have reached your goal.

1. Drink Mainly Water

A sports or energy drink, fruit smoothie, or light beer — each serving contains about 100 calories. Yet these beverages don’t satisfy you the way 100 calories of food does, so they’re a waste. Other liquids may be high in sodium and carbohydrates, which trick your body into retaining water, puffing you out.
Water, on the other hand, has zero calories and carbs and little to no sodium, making it the perfect slim-down drink. And strangely, it actually helps flush out excess water weight as well as jump-starts your metabolism. If it’s just too boring, add lemon wedges or mint leaves.

2. Avoid at All Cost White Bread and Pasta

Cutting out all white grain products — such as white rice, spaghetti, sandwich rolls—will instantly slim you down because the simple carbs in these foods cause bloating, especially around your belly. Simple carbohydrates wreak havoc on your weight because they’re digested very quickly, leaving you hungry and more likely to overeat later.
To go a step further, instead of replacing them with healthier yet still bloat-triggering whole-grain bread products, substitute vegetables for the week. This way, a chicken sandwich becomes chicken salad, and chips and dip turn into carrots and dip. The complex carbs from vegetables are digested more slowly, so you remain full longer. And because veggies are mostly water, they also help flush out excess water weight.

3. Do Cardio 30 Minutes a Day

Any workout that gets your heart rate up will burn calories. But you’ll use more calories if you pick a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously.
Three to consider: spinning, cardio kickboxing, and boot-camp workouts. Half an hour of each torches 200 to 300 calories while toning up your arms, legs, and core so everything appears sleeker and tighter.
You’ll burn even more calories per session if your workout incorporates interval training: alternating short bursts of intense cardio with slower activity.

4. Drink Coffee an Hour Before Working Out

This is the one exception to the stick-to-water-only rule: Just as a coffee run makes your morning at work more productive, a pre-exercise cup of java with a splash of skim milk (about 11 calories) or black (just 5 calories) will energize your workout. You’ll burn more calories without realizing you’re pushing yourself harder.

5. Have Nightly You-on-Top Sex

Not that you needed an excuse to hook up with your guy every night, but the fact is, this position is a fat blaster. Being on top means you do the rocking, and the more active you are, the more calories you burn — up to 144 for 30 minutes.
Sex also pumps levels of feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, helping you ride out food cravings. Get on top in reverse-cowgirl (i.e., facing away from your guy) to give your thigh and butt muscles an extra push.

6. Do 36 Push-Ups and Lunges Every Other Day

These gym-class staples will help sculpt muscle, so you’ll sport a more streamlined appearance. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise every other day. Push-ups target your upper body, while lunges work your butt, hips, and thighs.
Quick tip: Make sure your back and legs remain in a straight line during your push-ups; it’ll improve muscle tone. Also, you can build even more muscle with the lunges if you hold free weights in each hand while doing them.

7. Sleep 30 Minutes More a Night

That extra half an hour, whether you sleep 5 hours or 8, can refresh you enough that you will make better food choices (in other words, no quick sugar fix for breakfast in search of energy) and won’t feel lethargic and skip the gym. More restful sleep (7 to 8 hours is best) also boosts your metabolism. And since your body builds muscle while you snooze, getting zzz’s equals better muscle tone.

8. Make One Food Sacrifice

Cutting out one indulgence — such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner — can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet, which translates into less flab. Your body won’t even notice their absence.

9. Eat Salmon for Lunch

It’s packed with nutrients that build muscle tone and give your skin a healthy glow. Some nutritionists claim that consuming a portion (doesn’t matter how it’s cooked) may immediately make your face look a bit more contoured.

10. Stand Up Straight

Keeping your spine rigid and your shoulders back while sucking in your belly toward your spine gives you a slimmer, more streamlined middle.

11. Do Squats and Sit-Ups

Bodybuilders use this technique before competitions because it adds definition to muscle. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise to tighten your abs, butt, and legs temporarily.

12. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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Small steps are all you need to start yourself on a journey toward a slimmer body. Learn 10 small changes you can do to lose weight naturally.

1. Go to bed one hour earlier.

Regular inadequate sleep plays havoc with more than the bags under your eyes; it also interferes with hormones that regulate hunger and, as a result, sleep-deprived people tend to overeat. Boost your zzz’s by hitting the sack about one hour earlier each night.

2. Cut your weekly takeout meals in half.

Rely on the convenience of fast-prep or slow cooker recipes to take the place of takeout lunches and dinners to reduce calories, fat, and other unhealthy ingredients. Homemade meals will be easier on your budget too!

3. Hydrate the munchies away.

Upping water intake is one of the simplest ways to help the body lose weight naturally. Trade soda, café drinks, or processed energy drinks for plain H2O. Drink one full glass before each meal or snack. The extra water suppresses the appetite and keeps you from over-snacking or overeating.

4. Eat your snacks.

Going long stretches between meals can make you more likely to give in to unhealthy food cravings. Avoid those urges by keeping your blood sugar steady with two healthy snacks each day.

5. Make swaps for your go-to unhealthy food.

Is there one not-so-healthy food that’s always in your kitchen? Swap it out for a better-body alternative. For example, if you love dunking tortilla chips into sour cream, replace the sour cream with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt. Is pasta your poison? Ditch the flour-based pasta for whole grain varieties.

6. Eat breakfast—every single day.

Skipping the morning meal slows down the metabolism and may cause you to eat more throughout the day. Treat your body to nutrients that help you lose weight naturally, including healthy fats, like those found in avocados.

7. Reduce or eliminate refined sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Refined sugar is a prime culprit in weight gain, while artificial sweeteners confuse the metabolism. Choose meals and beverages that are naturally sweetened with fruit, honey, or stevia, a plant-derived sugar substitute that contains zero calories.

8. Learn what a healthy serving size looks like.

It’s easy to overeat if you don’t have a sense of proper portion sizes. It’s not hard to learn, and once you get in the habit, it takes no time at all to serve meals. When you start using portion control, measure out the serving size recommended with each recipe. Stick to eating that portion—and no more.

9. Eat vegetarian one or two days each week.

A vegetarian lifestyle has been linked to reduced calorie consumption and lower body weight. If you’re not interested in going completely vegetarian, benefit from a weight loss boost by going meat-free one or two days per week. Vegetarian meals tend to be lower in calories, but they can be just as filling as their meaty counterparts

10. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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Small steps are all you need to start yourself on a journey toward a slimmer body. Learn 10 small changes you can do to lose weight naturally.

1. Go to bed one hour earlier.

Regular inadequate sleep plays havoc with more than the bags under your eyes; it also interferes with hormones that regulate hunger and, as a result, sleep-deprived people tend to overeat. Boost your zzz’s by hitting the sack about one hour earlier each night.

2. Cut your weekly takeout meals in half.

Rely on the convenience of fast-prep or slow cooker recipes to take the place of takeout lunches and dinners to reduce calories, fat, and other unhealthy ingredients. Homemade meals will be easier on your budget too!

3. Hydrate the munchies away.

Upping water intake is one of the simplest ways to help the body lose weight naturally. Trade soda, café drinks, or processed energy drinks for plain H2O. Drink one full glass before each meal or snack. The extra water suppresses the appetite and keeps you from over-snacking or overeating.

4. Eat your snacks.

Going long stretches between meals can make you more likely to give in to unhealthy food cravings. Avoid those urges by keeping your blood sugar steady with two healthy snacks each day.

5. Make swaps for your go-to unhealthy food.

Is there one not-so-healthy food that’s always in your kitchen? Swap it out for a better-body alternative. For example, if you love dunking tortilla chips into sour cream, replace the sour cream with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt. Is pasta your poison? Ditch the flour-based pasta for whole grain varieties.

6. Eat breakfast—every single day.

Skipping the morning meal slows down the metabolism and may cause you to eat more throughout the day. Treat your body to nutrients that help you lose weight naturally, including healthy fats, like those found in avocados.

7. Reduce or eliminate refined sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Refined sugar is a prime culprit in weight gain, while artificial sweeteners confuse the metabolism. Choose meals and beverages that are naturally sweetened with fruit, honey, or stevia, a plant-derived sugar substitute that contains zero calories.

8. Learn what a healthy serving size looks like.

It’s easy to overeat if you don’t have a sense of proper portion sizes. It’s not hard to learn, and once you get in the habit, it takes no time at all to serve meals. When you start using portion control, measure out the serving size recommended with each recipe. Stick to eating that portion—and no more.

9. Eat vegetarian one or two days each week.

A vegetarian lifestyle has been linked to reduced calorie consumption and lower body weight. If you’re not interested in going completely vegetarian, benefit from a weight loss boost by going meat-free one or two days per week. Vegetarian meals tend to be lower in calories, but they can be just as filling as their meaty counterparts

10. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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You’re slowly but surely chugging along on your track of weight loss. You’ve figured out by now that it’s not one major thing that works — what works is you implementing a lot of small changes. Here are some new unusual but equally healthy and effective techniques for you to try to get you on the fast track to Slimville.
And they’ll definitely get you to your weight-loss goals fast. Imagine being able to shed 30 pounds in the next 30 days. Are you ready?

1. Add Flax Seed

Fiber makes you feel fuller longer, and flaxmeal is one of those foods that you can hardly taste but which offers a bulking effect to your food. Sprinkle it in your smoothie, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, salad dressing, soups, cooked whole grains, and baked goods.

2. Eat Rainbow Colored Foods

There is something to be said for a plate being visually pleasing that adds to your feeling of satisfaction. Plus eating a rainbow of vibrant colors also encourages you to eat more variety, which can also make you feel happier and more content.

3. Put Aside a Dollar For Every Pound Lost

Put an empty mason jar on your counter where you see it a few times every day. Every time you exercise, throw money in the jar — $1 for regular workouts, $5 for longer ones like workshops, hikes, or races. After the workout piggybank is full, go out and use it to reward your efforts (in a healthy way, of course).

4. Add Protein Powder

Used typically for protein smoothies, you can add protein powder to just about anything, from nut butters to oatmeal, pancakes and waffles, and baked goods. Getting extra protein will make anything you eat more satisfying, which means you’ll feel less hungry. And research shows doubling your protein intake can help you lose weight faster.

5. Eat More

Admittedly, that sounds nuts if you’re trying to lose weight, but research shows eating more often — smaller meals and snacks five to six times a day instead of three large meals — can help you lose weight faster. It has to do with boosting your metabolism, which translates to more calories burned per day.

6. Add Grapefruit to Your Water

Cut up a few wedges of grapefruit and squeeze the juice into your water (hot or cold) or place a couple thin slices into your glass. While grapefruit water itself isn’t a magic weight-loss elixir, the fruit is a low-cal way to add vibrant flavor to H2O. Grapefruit is also considered a fat-burning food that can kick-start your metabolism and curb cravings.

7. Cook A Week’s Meal in Advance

Whether it’s mason jar salads for lunch, a huge crockpot of soup for dinner, a big batch of whole grains, or a make-ahead breakfast bake, taking a little extra time at the beginning of the week will pay off. Having meals and snacks ready when hunger strikes can prevent eating junk later.

8. Drink Apple Cider Vinegar

If you enjoy a tart, acidic shot of apple cider vinegar before meals, studies have shown it may help keep you from feeling hungry by slowing stomach emptying. It also lowers the glycemic index of high-carb foods, helping you feel fuller longer by slowing the release of glucose into your bloodstream.

9. Keep Healthy Snacks On Hand

You know your cravings, whether they’re for cookies, chocolate, or chips.

10. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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Your quality of life is largely dictated by one factor: your physical health. And when it comes to building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, we all know that eating right and working out are more or less the keys.
But there’s more to being healthy than choosing brown rice over white and hitting the gym five days a week.
To take your health to the next level, you’ve got to think details, like meditation, flossing, and sex frequency (don’t worry: research says the more, the better). If you’re ready to live to 100, start off with these 14 habits.

Habit #1: Meditate

Meditation may seem like a passing trend, but the newly-popular practice touts some serious health benefits. Om-ing is optional, but regularly taking 10-20 minutes to unwind and focus on yourself is one of the greatest secrets to longevity. Meditation is going to help with stress reduction, better sleep, lower blood pressure, improved immunity, and improved cardiovascular function. It’s also going to make you feel much better because you’re disconnecting from all the stimulation of life.

Habit #2: Sleep More

It’s no secret that most hard-working women are sleep deprived, but just because it’s common does not mean it’s OK. Sleep makes or breaks a healthy lifestyle. All that time and effort you spend eating right and working out won’t be as effective—and your physique will actually be harder to maintain—if you’re not getting seven to eight hours a night. Catching up on sleep on the weekends won’t work either.
Research from Rochester University suggests that insufficient sleep disrupts our brains’ ability to flush toxins from the body and as a result, can impair brain function. So, when you show up for work after a bad night’s sleep and you’re unable to focus on anything—that’s why.

Habit#3: Drink Warm Water With Lemon

What you do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day, which is why many experts suggest starting off with a big glass of warm water with lemon – and lemon water flushes out toxins and is extremely beneficial for the body.
Warm lemon water serves as the perfect ‘good morning drink’, as it aids the digestive system and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier. It prevents the problem of constipation and diarrhea, by ensuring smooth bowel functions.

Habit #4: Drink Green Tea

Drink more green tea. Just do it. Aside from water, green tea might be the best beverage for your body. Research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that regular consumption of green tea can improve memory and cognition in women. Green tea is also credited with a host of other health-boosting benefits, like firing up your metabolism, lowering blood pressure, preventing bad breath, boosting immunity, and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Habit #5: Floss Every Day

Flossing won’t just make your pearly whites brighter, the habit will improve your health on a much deeper level. If your gums get infected, the bacteria in your mouth can enter the bloodstream and lead to inflammation throughout the body.

Habit #6: Take Probiotics

Check in with your gut—a healthy digestive system is often seen as the window to your overall health. One way to boost good gut bacteria and keep things running smoothly: take a daily probiotic supplement. Probiotics help with digestion, and they’re good for your immunity. Fixing the balance of good bacteria in the gut can even improve your mood. A lot of our serotonin is actually produced in the gut, so there’s a big connection between what’s happening in the gut and how we feel.”

Habit #7: Warm Up Before Workouts

Static stretching before a workout doesn’t do your body much good. In fact, research from Stephen F. Austin State University found that exercisers who did static stretching before lifting had impaired strength compared to those who performed a dynamic warm-up, a muscle-warming routine that includes moves like walking lunges and high skips.
Get in the habit of performing a dynamic warmup before any kind of workout and you’ll not only enhance your performance, but also help prevent injury.

Habit #8: HIIT Up Your Workout

According to research from Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Birmingham, high-intensity interval training (HITT) can result in the same benefits as those you get from endurance training—but you’ll spend a hell of a lot less time in the gym. While breaking a sweat of any kind is vital, HIIT improves your fitness while also fighting heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

Habit #9: Avoid BPA

BPA stands for Bisphenol A, a chemical used to produce many common household products, like water bottles and food cans. In recent years, the compound’s effects on health and human development have generated quite a bit of controversy, and for good reason.
Research has found links between exposure to BPA and reproductive disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. While the FDA reports evidence on both sides of the debate, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Purchase typically-canned items, like tomatoes, in glass containers instead, and if you’re sticking with plastic containers, check for a recycle code of 3 or 7 on the bottom—those may be made with BPA.

Habit #10: Clean Up Your Skincare Regimen

Your skin is your largest organ, so you’ve got to take care of it like you would any other part of your body. That means applying sunscreen daily and being picky about the products you use. Look at your hair and skincare products, and clean up those products so you’re not putting chemicals on your skin.
Check labels for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, and toss products that contain these compounds. Sulfates not only strip your hair and skin of necessary moisture and protective barriers, but they also become toxic when combined with other ingredients commonly found in skincare products.

Habit #11: Wear Sunglasses

Slapping on sunscreen is incredibly important when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. However, it’s easy to forget about protecting our eyes. The only way to do so is by wearing sunglasses.
Remembering to throw on your shades every day will guard against sunburn, cataracts, and even skin cancer. Choose sunglasses with 99-100% UV absorption or UV 400, and maybe draw some inspiration from your 60’s oversize shades—the bigger the glasses, the better the protection.

Habit #12: Get More Fiber

Fiber is a key component of any healthy diet, and by now we’ve all learned it doesn’t just come from a morning bowl of Wheaties. There’s actually very little that fiber can’t do. A diet high in fiber will keep your body running smoothly for a long time, really—research shows that those who increased their intake actually live longer.
What’s more, a study published in Nutrition found that fiber may aid weight loss. Shall we go on? Fiber also regulates digestion, has been shown to help moderate inflammation, reduces blood pressure, cuts your risk for diabetes, and lowers bad cholesterol. And these are just the beginning benefits…

Habit #13: Go Green At Every Meal

If you don’t have something green on your plate at every meal, you’re cheating your body out of essential nutrients. According to the USDA, antioxidant-packed dark leafy greens may be some of the best cancer-preventing foods.
They also help with weight management and regulate the digestive system. If you’re short on time (or just lazy), try supplementing with a green powder like spirulina. It’s a type of green-blue algae that’s rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, zinc, iron, and beta-carotene.

Habit #14: Have More Sex

You don’t need anyone to tell you to have more sex, but it doesn’t hurt that research is piling up about the benefits of getting busy. Regular time spent behind closed doors can make you look and feel younger, reduce stress, boost immunity, enhance sleep and improve cardiovascular health. What’s more, a 25-year study from Duke University found that the more sex you have, the longer you’ll live. Girls, I think we’ve discovered the fountain of youth.

One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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You’re 10, 20, 30 or more pounds overweight and you’ve dieted, on and off, for years. You’ve lost weight and then put it back on and more. And you know why? The straight truth is diets don’t work!
Yet, desperate to lose weight, we keep going on diets. While there’s no magic bullet for weight loss, there are steps you can take to lose weight, safely and for good, while increasing your health.
Here are 13 tips that can effectively help you lose weight and gain some benefits at the same time — more energy and a fitter, healthier you.

1. Eat a healthy breakfast every morning.

Eating breakfast revs up your metabolism. If you skip breakfast you’re likely to eat more calories by binging later in the day. In a study of people who lost weight and kept it off for more than five years, one major thing they all did was eat breakfast. But Pop-tarts, donuts and Hot Pockets don’t cut it. Cooked oatmeal, whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, eggs and tofu with a salad are all healthy choices.

2. Stop counting calories and eat foods that nourish your body.

A meal of fat-free, sugar-free, refined processed foods is also nutrient-free. Plus, it won’t satisfy you for long compared to a meal of nutrient-dense whole foods like vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, and healthy fat. As you begin eating more nutritious foods and get a little more physical activity (if you aren’t physically active now), your body will come to its natural healthy weight.

3. Always have some veggies and fruit washed and cut in your fridge.

This way they’re easy to grab when you’re hungry (instead of reaching for that giant-size bag of potato chips) and you can throw them in your bag when you’re on the go.

4. Replace diet soda with unsweetened beverages.

Diet drinks keep your sweet tooth craving sweets. Plus, they make you feel virtuous. Many people who drink diet drinks actually reward themselves with extra calories through the day. Instead, drink iced teas or plain or carbonated water with a slice of lemon or lime.

5. Use the “Plate Method” to make a healthy meal.

Fill half your plate with low or non-starchy veggies like broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, string beans, mushrooms, peppers, or leafy greens and some fruit. Fill one quarter, with a whole grain like brown rice, barley, bulgur, or quinoa, or a starchy vegetable like corn or potatoes, or beans. Fill the last quarter with protein like broiled, sauteed, roasted, or baked (not fried) fish, chicken or turkey without the skin, lean cuts of meat, tofu or eggs.

6. Cut down on carbs.

Refined carbohydrates (cake, candy, cookies, muffins, scones, cupcakes, soda, fruit juice, syrups, chips, and most supermarket breads) you don’t burn turn into fat. Even foods like fruit yogurt and many breakfast cereals have lots of added sugar. Replace fruity yogurts with Greek plain yogurt, choose high-fiber, lower carb cereal and add small amounts of healthy fat to your meals with avocado slices, unsalted nuts, seeds and olive oil.

7. Shrink your lunch and dinner plates.

If you and your family eat off a plate larger than ten inches, replace them with plates that are nine or ten inches in diameter. We tend to eat what’s in front of us. Using smaller plates there’s less food in front of you to eat.

8. Enjoy less healthy foods now and then.

But, in small portions, and unless there’s a medical reason not to do so. Not letting yourself eat something you love may make you feel deprived and frustrated and subvert your efforts to eat well.

9. When eating out ask your server to double the green veggies in place of the potato or rice.

I always do this and benefit from more nutrition and less carbs. Also, share food at the table. My husband and I always share an appetizer and when with a group, if someone orders dessert, it comes with a spoon for everyone.

10. Keep tempting foods out of the house.

Stock your fridge and pantry with healthy foods and you’re creating an environment that will help make you successful. Enjoy treats occasionally when you’re out.

11. Enlist family members and friends to eat healthier with you.

It’s easier when it’s a team effort, and, your family will also reap the health benefits along with you.

12. Talk positively to yourself and quiet your inner critic.

Notice during the day your positive efforts and compliment yourself. “I chose a healthy vegetable plate instead of a slice of pizza. Great job!” The more you pat yourself on the back for what you’re doing well, the more energy you’ll have to keep doing it. If you notice you’re telling yourself you’ll never succeed, or beating yourself up for having two bowls of ice cream, stop! To quiet your inner critic head out for a brief walk, turn on some music and sway, and above all, tell yourself tomorrow is a new day and a new start.

13. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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Painless weight loss? If you’re desperately trying to squeeze in workouts and avoid your favorite high-calorie treats, it can seem like there’s nothing pain-free or effortless about it.
Yet while eating healthier and slipping in exercise does take some work, it really doesn’t have to require heroic effort. Making just a few simple lifestyle changes can pack a big weight loss punch over time. Here are 13 top tips on how to lose weight without sweating it too much.

1. Add, Don’t Subtract

Forget restricting youself: Try adding foods to your diet instead of subtracting them.
Adding in really works, taking away never does – but do remember to keep an eye on overall calories. Add in healthy goodies you really love, like deep-red cherries, juicy grapes, or crunchy snow peas. Slip those favorite fruits into your bag lunch and breakfast cereal; add the veggies into soups, stews, and sauces.
And don’t forget to add in something physical, too, whether it’s doing a few dance moves before dinner, shooting hoops, or taking a quick stroll.

2. Forget About Working Out

If the word “exercise” inspires you to creative avoidance, then avoid it. Maybe the trick to enjoying a workout may be to never call it working out.
Once you start your not-calling-it-exercise plan, you’ll discover the way good health feels – and it will knock down the roadblocks that were preventing you from exercising in the first place.
So burn calories and invigorate muscles by beachcombing, riding bikes, grass skiing, making snow angels, hiking, washing the car, playing Frisbee, chasing the dog around the yard, or even enjoying great sex. After all, a rose by any other name …

3. Go Walking

Walking when the weather’s nice is a super-easy way to keep fit. Even a five minute walk is a five minute walk. What? There are no sidewalks in your neighborhood? Well, try these tips for slipping in more steps:
  • Trade your power mower for a push version.
  • Park your car at the back of the lot.
  • Get out of the office building and enjoy walking meetings.
  • Sweep the drive or rake the leaves instead of using a leaf-blower.
  • Get off the bus a few stops earlier.
  • Hike the mall, being sure to hit all the levels.
  • Take the stairs every chance you get.
  • Sign up for charity walks.
  • Crank the music and get your heart rate up the next time you mop or vacuum.
It all adds up. If you walk twice a day for 10 minutes and try a few of these tips, you may find yourself with a low-impact, 30-minute workout easily tucked under your belt.

4. Lighten the Foods You Already Love

One of the easiest ways to cut back without feeling denied is to switch to lower-calorie versions of the foods you crave. A pizza tastes just as good with reduced-fat cheese, and when you garnish low-fat ice cream with your favorite toppers, who notices those missing calories?
And while you’re trimming fat calories, keep an eye on boosting fiber. Fiber helps you feel satisfied longer, so while you lighten family favorites, you can easily amp up the fiber by adding a cup of whole wheat flour to your pizza dough, or toss a handful of red bell peppers on the pie.
Also, don’t forget to lighten the drinks going with that meal. Try switching from high-calorie favorites to diet soda or light beer, or maybe add a spritz of seltzer to your wine. If you hate low-cal drinks, then mix your preferred drinks with a splash of the low-cal option, then increase the ratio as your taste buds adjust. And don’t forget to keep pouring that ultimate beverage – WATER!

5. Because Hydration Helps — Really!

Down some water before a meal and you won’t feel so famished. Drinking a glass of water before a meal helps watch what you eat. … you will find that you won’t be hogging everything, since you’re not THAT hungry.
For all you compulsive snacker it’s a great idea to keep no-calorie beverages at hand as a way to keep your mouth busy and less likely to snack on junk food.
If you’re going to a party, grab a low-cal drink in one hand and keep it there. Not only does it make it harder to graze the buffet, but you’ll also be less tempted to sip endless cocktails, too.
Finally, keeping your body refreshed with plenty of water may also help your workout. Staying hydrated means you can exercise more, and longer, than if I don’t drink water.

6. Share and Share Alike

With the massive meals served at so many American restaurants, it’s easy to go Dutch — with the dinner plate.
When you go out, share a meal with your partner. That way, you don’t feel stuffed, and you also get to save some money.
You can share more than just a meal out. Why not double up on a bicycle built for two? Go halves on the cost of a personal trainer? Maybe split a gym membership?
When you’re trying to eat better or get more exercise, you can be more successful if you do it with a partner or group. The community, the partnership, whether online or in person, it really helps. Twice the motivation, without twice the effort — a steal of a deal.

7. Tune In, Tone Up

The American Heart Association knows what we love: television. And they also know we need to get more exercise. So why not combine the two, they ask?
Try dancing to the music when you tune into your favorite music show, or practice some stress-relieving cardio boxing when your least favorite reality contestant is on camera.
During commercials pedal your stationery bike, walk the treadmill, or slip in a little strength training doing bicep curls with cans of your favorite fizzy beverage as weights. Or get inspired to really focus: Put in a high-energy exercise DVD and get motivated by the pros onscreen.
It doesn’t matter exactly what you do, so long as you’re up and active. Aim for at least 15 minutes, says the AHA. But who knows? If you get really engrossed, you just might outlast the last survivor.

8. Size Matters

Eating less without feeling denied is as close as your dinnerware. That’s because while a small portion served on a large plate can leave you craving more, a smaller plate gives the visual signal that you already have more.
People go by physical cues when they eat. We know we’ve had enough because we see the bottom of our bowl or plate. A smaller plate full of food just feels more satisfying than a large plate with that same amount of food on it.
And don’t forget smaller bowls, cups, and spoons. For example, try savoring a bowl of ice cream with a baby spoon. Not only does the pleasure last longer, but your body has time to register the food you’ve eaten.

9. Get Involved, or at Least Get to the Table

When your weight loss efforts lead to boredom or too much self-focus, get occupied with something else. We all eat more if we’re bored, especially if you’re eating in front of the TV.
So take a break from the siren-call of the tube, and get occupied with things that have nothing to do with food. For some, that might mean becoming involved with local politics, discovering yoga, or enjoying painting. Or maybe you want to help a child with a science project, repaint the bedroom, or take a class. The key: Have a life outside of weight loss.
Already busy enough? Then at least eat your meals at the table. The TV is distracting, and you’re just not conscious of eating. Once you’re at the table, with a place setting, you will much more aware of what you’re eating.

10. Eat at the same times every day (including snacks)

Sure you can’t do this all the time, but some people find that knowing when to expect their next meal or snack makes them a lot less likely to graze. Our body appreciates rhythms, from seasons to tides, so why not give it what it craves?

11. Make only one meal.

Instead of making something high-cal for the family and low-cal for yourself, get everyone on the same healthy-eating page. Weight loss and maintenance is easier when everyone’s eating the same thing — and you’re not tempted to taste someone else’s calorie-dense food.

12. Remember that little things add up.

So keep eating a little fruit here, some veggies there, continue grabbing 10 minute walks between meetings. Weight loss is a journey guided by your unique needs, so hook into what works for you — and do it!

13. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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If you think it’s impossible to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks, then think again. We’re not talking about a magic pill or wraps – all we’re talking about are small sacrifices combined with specific techniques. And rather than giving you a one-size-fits-all regimen, we figure you’re more likely to stick with the plan if you pick the eating and exercise strategies that fit your lifestyle.
So choose at least four of the below expert-backed tips, and vow to work them into your schedule for 14 days straight. If you feel ambitious, tack on a few more. The more you pick, the more weight you’ll lose. If you start now, by this time next week, you’ll look and feel way lighter and in two weeks, you’ll have reached your goal.

1. Drink Mainly Water

A sports or energy drink, fruit smoothie, or light beer — each serving contains about 100 calories. Yet these beverages don’t satisfy you the way 100 calories of food does, so they’re a waste. Other liquids may be high in sodium and carbohydrates, which trick your body into retaining water, puffing you out.
Water, on the other hand, has zero calories and carbs and little to no sodium, making it the perfect slim-down drink. And strangely, it actually helps flush out excess water weight as well as jump-starts your metabolism. If it’s just too boring, add lemon wedges or mint leaves.

2. Avoid at All Cost White Bread and Pasta

Cutting out all white grain products — such as white rice, spaghetti, sandwich rolls—will instantly slim you down because the simple carbs in these foods cause bloating, especially around your belly. Simple carbohydrates wreak havoc on your weight because they’re digested very quickly, leaving you hungry and more likely to overeat later.
To go a step further, instead of replacing them with healthier yet still bloat-triggering whole-grain bread products, substitute vegetables for the week. This way, a chicken sandwich becomes chicken salad, and chips and dip turn into carrots and dip. The complex carbs from vegetables are digested more slowly, so you remain full longer. And because veggies are mostly water, they also help flush out excess water weight.

3. Do Cardio 30 Minutes a Day

Any workout that gets your heart rate up will burn calories. But you’ll use more calories if you pick a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously.
Three to consider: spinning, cardio kickboxing, and boot-camp workouts. Half an hour of each torches 200 to 300 calories while toning up your arms, legs, and core so everything appears sleeker and tighter.
You’ll burn even more calories per session if your workout incorporates interval training: alternating short bursts of intense cardio with slower activity.

4. Drink Coffee an Hour Before Working Out

This is the one exception to the stick-to-water-only rule: Just as a coffee run makes your morning at work more productive, a pre-exercise cup of java with a splash of skim milk (about 11 calories) or black (just 5 calories) will energize your workout. You’ll burn more calories without realizing you’re pushing yourself harder.

5. Have Nightly You-on-Top Sex

Not that you needed an excuse to hook up with your guy every night, but the fact is, this position is a fat blaster. Being on top means you do the rocking, and the more active you are, the more calories you burn — up to 144 for 30 minutes.
Sex also pumps levels of feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, helping you ride out food cravings. Get on top in reverse-cowgirl (i.e., facing away from your guy) to give your thigh and butt muscles an extra push.

6. Do 36 Push-Ups and Lunges Every Other Day

These gym-class staples will help sculpt muscle, so you’ll sport a more streamlined appearance. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise every other day. Push-ups target your upper body, while lunges work your butt, hips, and thighs.
Quick tip: Make sure your back and legs remain in a straight line during your push-ups; it’ll improve muscle tone. Also, you can build even more muscle with the lunges if you hold free weights in each hand while doing them.

7. Sleep 30 Minutes More a Night

That extra half an hour, whether you sleep 5 hours or 8, can refresh you enough that you will make better food choices (in other words, no quick sugar fix for breakfast in search of energy) and won’t feel lethargic and skip the gym. More restful sleep (7 to 8 hours is best) also boosts your metabolism. And since your body builds muscle while you snooze, getting zzz’s equals better muscle tone.

8. Make One Food Sacrifice

Cutting out one indulgence — such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner — can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet, which translates into less flab. Your body won’t even notice their absence.

9. Eat Salmon for Lunch

It’s packed with nutrients that build muscle tone and give your skin a healthy glow. Some nutritionists claim that consuming a portion (doesn’t matter how it’s cooked) may immediately make your face look a bit more contoured.

10. Stand Up Straight

Keeping your spine rigid and your shoulders back while sucking in your belly toward your spine gives you a slimmer, more streamlined middle.

11. Do Squats and Sit-Ups

Bodybuilders use this technique before competitions because it adds definition to muscle. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise to tighten your abs, butt, and legs temporarily.

12. One last thing… you should try this 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that burns up to 2 pounds of belly fat per day…

“All this by a 2-minute “after-dinner ritual?” I asked. 

I met an old friend for lunch last month and I was super impressed with how good she looked. 

She said, “It’s not so much about the “after-dinner ritual”, but more about how it gives you a regenerative form of deep sleep that is responsible for everything we need to dramatically increase our fat burning metabolism and improve our health and appearance.” 

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did. 

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”… 

They’re right – it actually took me 16 days to lose 22 pounds. 

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently 💅

Click here to see the 2-minute “after-dinner ritual” that helped me melt away 22 pounds in just 16 days




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