8 really simple tips to help you lose weight more quickly

My partner has always been a bit of a health freak and lately, I've
been following him in that direction too! We do many things to help us
deal with weight issues. Just thought I'd post a few here so that
others can try them out too, if they want to.

Try combining these ideas with other weight loss practices you may
already be doing. They might just make a difference.

Tip 1:
Use your teeth better! Chew all foods (including soft foods like ice
creams) at least 10 to 15 times. This is essential to add saliva to
the food, which is required for good digestion. From a weight loss
point of view, if you chew on food longer, your hunger gets satisfied
with a smaller food intake. That's a wonderful benefit!

Tip 2:
Try to have food at fixed times of the day. You can stretch these
times by half an hour, but anything more than that is going to affect
your eating pattern, the result will either be a loss of appetite or
that famished feeling which will make you stuff yourself with more
than what is required the next time you eat.

Tip 3:
Love watching TV? Me too. Do it with a twist - get up and walk about
during commercial breaks.

When the next commercial flashes on screen, instead of channel
surfing, get up and take a walk. Reach over and try to touch your toes
or do any simple exercise that will get the blood flowing. Anyway, you
don't really want to be manipulated by all those commercials, do
you?

Tip 4:
Walk up and down while making telephone calls. Get your body moving.

Tip: 5:
Drink a glass of water before meals. The water occupies some space so
you feel full without having to stuff yourself.

Tip 6:
Instead of frying things try baking them without fat. Baking is much
healthier than frying, mainly because it requires less oil/fat.

Tip 7:
Wriggle your toes and your fingers whenever you can. This is a stress
buster too. This will tell you how sore your hand and leg joints are.
And if their condition is so bad, just think of the rest of your
body!

Tip 8:
I love this one and do it as often as I can - turn on music and dance
like a maniac! Just let go of all inhibitions. Go back to the wild
days of childhood. Close the door to your room, turn on your sound
system to the highest volume possible (just a little lower than the
level at which your neighbors start to complain) and then do the
wackiest dance that you can think of. It's great fun too!

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