by Jess Shanahan

Created on: July 23, 2009

Tips and tricks for losing weight

1. Drink one pint of cold water when you get up - This kick-starts your metabolism.

2. Don't skip breakfast - Having breakfast tells your body that it is day time again and that there is no need to slow the metabolism because you are sleeping.

3. Use cinnamon - Add to an apple pie or other desert, it is the perfect spice to speed the metabolism

4. Steer clear from creamy, coconut based curries - If you have to eat curry have something tomato based or something from the Tandoori oven. Skip that naan bread too and go for plain rice.

5. Eat spicy food - The spicier your food the more calories it takes to digest, making it lower in calories than the same food with no spic.

6. Drink Green tea - This can boost your metabolism, is high in anti-oxidants and is caffeine free.

7. Stop eating three hours before bed - This goes for drinks that aren't water also. Your sleeping body will struggle to digest and burn off all those evening calories when your metabolism is slowest.

8. Do yoga - Not only does it help you to lose weight, you'll also be more flexible, improve your posture and feel more energised.

9. Metabolism is better in the morning - Do all your exercise and heavy eating in the morning to maximise how much you burn off.

10. Don't just stick to cardio - Include strength training in your workout, if you can build more lean muscle your body will lose the fatty bits quicker. You'll also stop yourself from getting loose skin.

11. Go for a walk during your lunch break - Don't sit and stare at the TV in the coffee room for an hour, get outside, go for a walk!

12. Walk the dog - Walking the dog is fun and great exercise. If you don't have a dog, get one or go walk a friend's.

13. Don't starve yourself - If you let your body go into starvation mode your metabolism will slow and losing weight will be harder.

14. Try and eat five to six small meals - Doing this will keep your metabolism active.

15. Eat wholemeal foods - This includes pasta, cereal and bread. These sorts of carbs will keep you sustained for longer and contain less calories.

16. Go light - Try eating light mayonnaise and salad dressings, every try low calorie bread an cheese!

17. Bake or grill instead of fry - Usually fry those burgers or bacon, grill it or bake in the oven, a much healthier option.

18. Track your weightloss progress - Just trying to lose weight without monitoring

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