Tricky Weight Loss Tricks

Okay - this is not the be-all of losing weight, but these little tricky tips may help when you get some cravings that make you want to go on a binge spree. By the way - if you really want to lose weight - then I can tell you how to do that, but these should help a little.

So, enjoy these little tidbits - and if you have some to add - then please do!!

- Don't try to fast for days and days. Fasting slows your metabolism and increases binge eating.

- In between each mouthful of food you eat, take a sip of water. It fills you up and slows your eating so that you stay in control.

- When drinking water - drink ice cold water. Your body has to burn calories to keep your temperature up.



- Do not take laxatives - they could seriously eff up your body. Eat grapes instead.

- Sleep at least 6 hours a night. Less than 6 hours stimulates appetite by 15%. Getting sleep is really important.

- Take a cold shower, like drinking cold water - it forces your body to burn calories.



- Drink hot beverages to take the edge off of hunger - this will also help you feel full.

- Focus the most on the first three bites of food. After the first three bites, your hunger is likely to subside and you will be content with a smaller portion.

- Spicy foods burn more calories and raise your metabolism. Ariba!



- Before you grab a huge bag of chips or eat a piece of cake - stop, breath, and count to 100. When you are done counting, you will likely realize that there are healthier options and that you do not need that snack.

- Write a note to yourself listing all the reasons you are finally ready to lose weight. Keep it on you at all times for inspiration.

- Track your triggers. Log them so that you can recognize when you are most likely to cave into cravings - then use this information to make sure that you are occupied at this time.



- Sit up straight. You'll burn at least 10 more calories sitting upright instead of reclining.

- Have a peppermint. Peppermints actually decrease hunger.

- Drink tea whenever you get hungry - its low in calories! Plus, green tea is an antioxidant and you can burn 110 extra calories a day by drinking three cups.



- Low calorie hot chocolate is great for curbing chocolate cravings.

- When you are cooking, make sure you chew gum at the same time - this way you will be less likely to munch on your own cooking. Mint gum mixed with pasta = yuck.

- Put your fork down in between bites during your meal.



- If you have a craving for sugar - try eating some sugar free jello.Only 10 calories per serving. You can eat the whole bowl and only have 40 calories.

- Wait 20 minutes before servings

- Get a piece of ribbon and cut it to the measurement that you want your waist to become, then tie the ribbon around your wrist like a bracelet. This is to remind you of your goal.



- When you are worried you will eat something super fatty, suck on ice.

- Don't ever skip breakfast! Your body's metabolism slows down at night and doesn't speed up until you eat something. Plus - if you skip breakfast you are more likely to be tired - which increases appetite, and you are more likely to binge at lunch time.



- Right after every meal, brush and floss your teeth. You will be less likely to eat more.

- Keep variety in your diet. Make sure that each meal is a variety of tempatures to satisfy all cravings.

- Go grocery shopping only after you have already eaten.



- Take a shower or a bath whenever a food craving strikes.

- Phone a talkative friend when you want to binge, stay on the phone until your cravings pass.

- Try going two weeks without any sweets. You will be amazed when your cravings vanish.

- Take a nap when you fight cravings. Sometimes you crave fatty food when you are actually hungry.