Lose Weight Using Easy Activities

I think if you try these five simple changes will help you shed excess pounds. I am going to try it to see if these really work. Who knows, there is no harm in trying, right?

1. Jot it down: According to a Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study of more than 2,000 dieters, the greatest predictor of weight-loss success was whether the dieter kept a food diary. In fact, it trumped exercise, age, and even starting body mass index.
2. Keep it cold: Because colder temperatures increase your metabolism, keeping your home comfortably chilly may help you to lose weight. Another cool trick: Add ice to your drinks, or suck on ice cubes throughout the day.
3. Blot it out: Blotting your pizza with a paper towel can save you several grams of fat and as many as 150 calories per slice. This may not seem like much, but if you did this once a week for a year, you would lose roughly two pounds.
4. Go for the gum: According to a 2007 Scottish study presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society, chewing gum for 15 minutes after meals can promote weight loss. As the researchers explained, the act of chewing reduces overall calorie consumption and minimizes cravings.
5. Be fidgety: In a 2005 Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that overweight people tend to sit, while lean ones tend to be restless. In fact, those who have trouble sitting still can burn an extra 350 calories a day—about three pounds every month.