Here's an Easy and Effective Way to Lose Weight

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I was able to lose almost ten pounds in about three months. All it took was a modest and gradual change in my eating habits. Here's how I did it. With a little patience, you will achieve a similar result.

A surprisingly simple and sustainable weight-loss strategy 

This weight-loss technique is like judo: gentle but effective. Crash dieting and strenuous exercise are not necessary. In fact, they may be counterproductive because you may end up fighting a more intense level of hunger every day. Also, a drastic change in diet and physical activity can be downright harmful to your health. The body responds better to gentle taps than to hammer blows. 

Shed your excess pounds by gently nudging your body towards your target weight. All you have to do is to gradually work these habits into your daily routine:
  1. Around five minutes before meal time, drink a full glass of water. The water will take some of the edge off your appetite.
  2. Fill your plate with one or two spoonfuls less food than you normally consume. By eating a bit less during every meal and snack, those excess pounds will soon fade away. When you have become accustomed to the reduced amount, take another spoonful away.
  3. Eat slowly. With every spoonful of food, take a moment to savor it's texture, flavor and aroma. Chew your food thoroughly. Pause briefly every now and then before taking your next bite. While the time away by enjoying light conversation with a friend, watching TV, scrolling through your social media feed and the like.
  4. Take a sip of water from time to time. The water will reduce your food intake. It will also refresh your taste buds, thereby making the remainder of your meal even more savory.
  5. Do not go for seconds. After finishing your plate of food, don't give in to the urge to eat more. It only takes a minute or two to win. Here's how: Drink water to stave off your residual hunger. Leave the dining area and go do something that needs your full attention. Remind yourself why you want to lose weight. Imagine that you have reached your goal: how much better will you look and feel, and what will you be able to do? 
In just a few days, you will feel more powerful, confident and motivated to succeed. Winning gets easier and easier!

Lose weight faster by gradually replacing soft drinks and other sweetened beverages with water, tea or black coffee.

Soon, you can take your success to the next level. Nudge yourself towards a more active and healthy lifestyle!

Make it Social 

Why not make losing weight fun and exciting by turning it into a social activity? Form a "slim-down society" with friends. Share your experiences. Compare notes. Support and encourage each other to ensure that everyone in the team wins. 


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