Sure, you can lose weight quickly. There are plenty of fad diets that work to shed pounds rapidly -- while leaving you feeling hungry and deprived. But what good is losing weight only to regain it? To keep pounds off permanently, it's best to lose weight slowly. And many experts say you can do that without going on a "diet." Instead, the key is making simple tweaks to your lifestyle.

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By the time you finish this sentence, you could have burned 100 calories. Well,
that's only if you knew about these essential secrets for how to lose weight fast,
that is.
We know that shedding unwanted pounds used to mean giving up your favorite
foods, logging hours at the gym, and being hungry (and hangry) all the time.
Fortunately, dropping a dress size (or two) doesn't have to be that complicated
or torturous. Sure, losing any significant amount of weight requires lifestyle
changes and some hard work, but it all boils down to simple choices.
By making these instant weight loss tweaks, you can kick-start your fat-burn
efforts in no time and lose weight fast. Try a few of these tips to experience some
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Rise and shine—literally! Researchers from Northwestern University found that
people who were exposed to bright daylight earlier in the day tended to weigh
less than those who didn't get sunlight until later. So right after you wake up,
open the blinds and let the sunshine in. Or better yet, step outside and enjoy
your morning cup of coffee on the front porch
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Order Your Coffee Black
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Skip the cream and sugar in your cup of joe, and opt for it black to help you lose
weight fast. Black coffee has zero calories, and it can help you burn calories
faster. According to a study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior, the
average metabolic rate of people who drank caffeinated coffee was 16 percent
higher than that of those who drank decaf.
3 Swap Your Soda for Unsweetened
Tea
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3. Sugary sodas are terrible for you and are likely to pack on the pounds. One can
of Coke contains 140 calories, and 39 grams of sugar—more than your total daily
amount! Swap instead for unsweetened tea, hot or iced. Tea has no calories and
has its own fat-melting properties. Opt for green or oolong, which are some of
our best teas for weight loss.
RELATED: What Happens to Your Body If You Drink Tea Every Day
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Grab a Reusable Water Bottle
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Instead of constantly refilling the same throw-away bottle over and over, grab a
BPA-free bottle, preferably one made of glass or aluminum. Not only is this
better for your waistline, but carrying a bottle around with you will prompt you
to drink more H2O throughout the day. Drinking more water means you'll be
less hungry, and you'll give your metabolism a boost. For more hydrating health
benefits to help you lose weight fast, check out what happens to your body when
you drink water.
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Squeeze a Lemon in Your Water
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4. Squeezing in some refreshing lemon will not only help you drink more water; it
also has detox benefits which are sure to help you lose weight fast. Lemons are
rich in polyphenols, which are compounds that contain antioxidants. A study in
the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry found that mice who were fed lemon
polyphenols were less likely to gain weight and accumulate body fat.
RELATED: What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Lemon Water Every
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Grab a Smaller Plate
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Trade your large dinner plate for a smaller salad plate, and eat your meals off of
it. By eating off a smaller plate, you're more likely to eyeball more accurate
portions. You're also likely to trick your brain into thinking you're eating more,
thereby feeling fuller, quicker.
7 Go to Bed Earlier
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Sleeping for more than five hours a night might seem like a luxury for some, but
it can have a serious impact on your overall health. Not getting the
recommended 7-8 hours of shut-eye a night puts you at risk for fatigue the next
day, which means you're more likely to crave and snack on high-calorie comfort
food. Try to go to bed sooner so you can get a little more sleep, which will help
you eat less. And to blast fat even faster, don't miss these essential ways to
boost your metabolism.
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Swap Your White Bread for Whole
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Refined white breads are simple carbohydrates that your body processes as
sugar, and can really hinder your weight-loss efforts. Whole grain bread, on the
other hand, is chock-full of slimming fiber and can help you feel fuller, longer.
Just be sure to read your labels. "If the ingredients at the top of the ingredient
list read sugar, sucrose, fructose, corn syrup, white or wheat flour, these foods
contain mostly simple carbs and should be limited," Rebecca Lewis, RD, told us.
"A food is only considered a whole grain if the first ingredient on the packaging
says, 'whole grain' or 'whole wheat.'"
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Make Your Sandwich Open-faced
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Another way to trim carbs and calories and lose weight fast is by making your
sandwich open-faced. Opting for one slice of bread instead of two will save you
70-90 calories, and leaves you more room to pile it high with healthy toppings
like lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and avocado. Still hungry? Pair your sandwich with
a side of baby carrots or bell pepper strips. The water and fiber in the veggies
will fill you up and help with your weight-loss efforts.
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Eyeball Portion Sizes

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You don't need to bust out the measuring cups to properly portion out your
food: A serving size of meat is roughly the size of a deck of cards or the size of
the palm of your hand. Your entire fist should be the size of a serving of veggies
(although the more, the better!). A serving of fat, such as butter or coconut oil,
should be the size of your thumb. Your carb serving should be no bigger than
what can fit in your cupped hand. For other ways to eyeball your proper serving
sizes, check out what portion sizes actually look like.
11 Take Your Vitamins
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If you're eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, odds are you are getting
the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to help boost weight-loss and lose
weight fast. But it's also a good idea to take vitamins that can supplement your
diet; B vitamins (especially B2 and B12) can boost energy, vitamin D can
regulate appetite and aid in weight loss, and magnesium can trigger lipolysis, a
process where your body releases fat from where it's stored.
12 Grab the Hot Sauce
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Spice up your favorite foods with a few dashes of hot cayenne pepper sauce.
Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, an appetite suppressant; a study in
the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate capsaicin
consumed 200 fewer calories at the next meal. Not only will this help you cut
back on calories and boost weight loss, but researchers have also found that
capsaicin can help you lose belly fat and lose weight fast.
13 Write it Down
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While you're enjoying your meal or snack, be sure to take a few seconds to jot it
down. Whether you prefer the old school pen-and-journal approach or a food
app like MyFitnessPal, recording what you eat can help you cut back on calories.
14 Turn off the TV
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There's no way to sugarcoat this: Your TV is making you fat. It prevents you
from being active, gives you the munchies, and makes you distracted while
you're eating. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
found that people who ate in front of the TV consumed 10 percent more than
they normally would. Eating while distracted disrupts your satiety signals, so
shutting off all your electronics while munching will help you stick to your
portions, and feel full.

8. 15 Silence the Music
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Even listening to music while you eat can lead to weight gain, according to a
study published in the journal Appetite. Research showed that people who
listened to music ate more food, and it didn't matter the pace or volume of the
music playing. It's best to focus on the food you're eating while you're chowing
down, which help you tune in to signals of feeling full.
16 Stand at Work
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One of the easiest ways to burn some extra calories is to get up from your chair
at work; standing burns 50 more calories per hour than sitting, according to a
British study. If you are lucky enough to have a standing desk, make sure you
utilize it. If not, you can easily make your own by stacking books or boxes on
your desk and standing up to work. At the very least, make sure you're taking a
break every hour to stand up and stretch, and possibly go for a walk around the
office. Every bit of movement counts!
17 Put Down the Salt Shaker
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Do you mindlessly sprinkle salt on your food without even tasting it first? Stop
it! Seriously. Extra sodium can lead to water weight gain and bloating, which
will make your pants fit tighter (and the number on the scale tick up). Be sure to
read your labels, too; sodium is typically lurking in in processed foods, even
"healthy" ones like frozen dinners and canned soups.
18 Stop at One Glass of Wine
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Red wine can actually be good for your health, thanks to the antioxidant
resveratrol, which studies have shown is good for your health and could help you
lose weight. But any more than one glass, and you're opening yourself up to
extra sugar, empty calories, and a boozy buzz, which may inhibit your ability to
make healthy food choices. If you're out to happy hour, stop at one glass and opt
for club soda (which is calorie free) or water with lemon instead.
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Blasting away fat could be as simple as turning down your heat (or cranking the
AC) before bed. A study published in the journal Diabetes found that
participants who slept in bedrooms at a chilly 66 degrees burned almost twice as
much brown fat after a few weeks as those who slept in rooms that were a
neutral 75 or a toasty 81 degrees.
20 Go Nuts
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Simply popping a few almonds in your mouth could help you shed pounds, and
not just because almonds are better for you than, say, candy. A study published
in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that eating 1.5 ounces
of almonds a day reduced belly and leg fat. And another study of overweight
adults found that people who ate ¼ cup of almonds for 6 months had a 62
percent greater reduction in weight and BMI.
21 Keep Healthy Snacks Within Reach

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If you keep your purse, car, and office desk stashed with healthy snacks, you'll be
less tempted to hit the vending machine or drive-thru. Try raw almonds,
bananas, or one of our Eat This-approved nutrition bars for a satisfying and
nutrient-dense option to feed those hunger pangs.
22 Pack Leftovers Right Away
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When you're done cooking, portion out just enough for your meal and pack the
rest away. The more your food sits out, the more likely you are to nibble and go
back for seconds (or thirds). Same goes for when you're dining out: Ask for a to-
go box along with your meal, that way you can pack away the leftovers and aren't
tempted to overeat.
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Of carbs and protein, that is. Carbs certainly aren't the enemy; you can totally
enjoy carbs and still lose weight. The trick is to choose something complex (like
brown rice, quinoa, or whole grain bread) or something refined (like white rice,
white pasta, and white bread), and pair it with a protein. So if you're having
crackers for a snack, make sure you also eat some almonds or a stick of string
cheese. "I always incorporate a protein and carbohydrate at every meal," Jim
White, RD, ACSM Health, and owner of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios
told us. "It can curb your appetite and it slows down the glycemic index of some
of your higher sugar foods."
24 Put on a Pair of Jeans
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Opting for jeans instead of more formal business attire could help keep the
pounds off. A study from the University of Wisconsin found that people who
wore denim to work took almost 500 more steps throughout the day than on
days where they wore more formal clothes. If your office allows it, try to make
casual Friday happen more than once a week.
25 Instagram Your Food

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No, seriously. This annoying social media habit could end up helping you eat
less. An analysis of attentive eating studies published in the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition showed that if people recall their last meal as being filling
and satisfying, they tend to eat less during their next meal. So snap your
delicious-looking food, and scroll back through your feed before you eat next.
26 Scroll Past Unhealthy Recipe Videos
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You know all those high-calorie, sugar-laden recipe videos that litter your
Facebook newsfeed? Fast-paced hands arranging layers of cookie dough, peanut
butter cups, and chocolate brownie batter that come together to make a
mouthwatering, decadent dessert that's also ridiculously fattening. "The internet
and social media sites are basically making you fat," Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, and
founder of The WellNecessities, told us for our article on worst weight loss
mistakes women make. "If it isn't 25 ways to eat tater tots then it's [another]
national [something] day. The internet has made it basically impossible to stay
away from cravings and indulgences. These are not excuses to eat unhealthy
food." Next time you see one of these videos, scroll quickly past.
27 Look Up Restaurant Menus
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Going out to dinner? Decide what you're going to order before you even sit down
by looking up the restaurant menu beforehand. You'll be less likely to order on
impulse, and be able to select the healthiest item without thinking about it. For
more ways to lose weight while dining out, check out our list of tips to eat
healthy at restaurants.
28 Stop and Smell the Fruit
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Taking a whiff of fresh green apples, bananas, and pears can help curb appetite
and lessen cravings for sugary desserts, studies have shown. If you keep a fruit
basket on your counter, stop and smell the produce if you find yourself craving
something sweet. Otherwise, scented lotion will have the same effect.
29 Skip the Hand Sanitizer
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You may think hand sanitizer will zap germs and prevent you from getting sick,
but it could also be making you fat. Hand sanitizer contains triclosan, which
researchers have found to be an "obesogen," meaning it could cause weight gain
by disrupting your body's hormones. A study published in the journal PLOS One

15. found that people who had detectable levels of triclosan in their bodies were
associated with a 0.9-point increase in body mass index (BMI). If you're really
worried about germs, it's best to rely on good ol' soap and water. (Obviously, if
you need to use sanitizer, it's better than nothing!)
30 Eat With Your Non-Dominant Hand
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It sounds silly, but switching which hand you eat with can save you calories, and
help boost weight loss. "It takes 15 minutes for your brain to realize that you're
full," celebrity personal trainer Jay Cardiello told us in our article over 40 weight
loss tips. "To give your mind time to catch up to your mouth, simply switch your
fork to non-dominate hand. It may be frustrating, but it's a simple and
unnoticeable way to curb overeating and lose weight."
31 Brush Your Teeth Right After Dinner
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Stopping eating after dinner is an easy way to easily cut back on mindless
munching and extra calories, and can help boost weight loss, White says. One
way to prevent that post-dinner grazing is to brush your teeth almost
immediately after your last meal of the day. The minty flavor in your mouth will
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16. make all your favorite foods taste gross anyway, and you won't want to go back
and brush your teeth all over again.
32 Set Out Your Sneakers the Night
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Getting up early for an a.m. workout is always tough, especially as you slog
through getting dressed before the sun rises. Leaving your sneakers out within
view of your bed will make it easier to get out of bed, and remind you of why
you're waking up early in the first place. Plus, setting out your entire workout
ensemble will cut down on getting ready time, so you can get dressed and leave
the house before you have time to change your mind.
33 Put Your Phone Away at Night
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Scrolling through your social media one last time may be most people's pre-bed
ritual, but it can seriously mess with your sleep cycle. The light from your screen
can suppress melatonin, the hormone that controls sleep. And getting plenty of
shut-eye is important for your waistline; a study published in the journal Sleep
found that people who didn't get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep a night
were more at risk for weight gain. Try to put your phone away 20 minutes before
your bedtime to avoid the light distraction.
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