Weight Loss Tips Scientifically Proven to Help You

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A listing of many weight loss tips scientists have discovered to help you on your weight loss journey.

• Keep a food diary or activity log to track your progress.
• Self monitoring is one of the best strategies for weight loss. It is a concrete way of reviewing and learning from your actions.
• Cut back on TV and computer time. Decreasing inactivity may be easier than trying to increase activity. Aim for only one hour a day.
• Brown-bag your lunch to control portions. You could lose about ten pounds in a year if you dine or order out just once a week instead of three times a week.
• Eat at least one serving of fruit or vegetable at every meal. It is a great way to eat fewer calories and boost your fiber intake, which helps to fill you up.
• Get support and inspiration, whether from a dietitian, weight loss program, friend, spouse or a resource such as a magazine or cookbook.
• To keep your stamina up throughout the day, nutritionists suggest eating small snacks at regular intervals. Limit heavy lunches so you don't get a "food coma" in the afternoon.
• Handy energy boosters include sunflower seeds, oranges, low-fat cheese sticks and vegetable juice.
• Rest your eyes frequently by taking them off your computer screen and putting them on something else - the view out the window, your fake potted plant, cute delivery guy.
• Frequent stretching throughout the day (sit and touch your toes, stand and bend to the side, etc.) will keep you feeling more refreshed.
• Kill two birds with one stone - we should drink about eight glasses of water a day for good health. And the cool liquid (plus the activity of getting the water) will perk you up.

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