Who enjoys all that calorie counting? If you hate diets but love the idea of losing a bit of weight, these quick fixes might just help you shift a few pounds – or prevent you from putting on any more.
Get enough shut-eye. Research has shown that people who are sleep-deprived eat a lot more the next day than those who are well rested. In one study it was an average 600 calories more. Why? Quite simply, if you stay awake for longer, you’re more likely to have the munchies.
Down the dairy. A few studies have suggested that people who eat more dairy products when they’re trying to lose weight get slimmer faster. It might seem counterintuitive – and it’s far from proven that it works – but it’s thought that the higher levels of calcium and vitamin D play a part in regulating weight.
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