1.       Use shopping lists! So you buy healthy stuff and avoid the junk.

2.       Don’t shop on an empty stomach. It is a scientific fact that if you shop on a empty stomach you will not only buy more but be more likely to purchase junk food.

3.       Drink lots of fresh clean water. People are often surprised to learn that something as simple as drinking water can help them lose weight but it’s true.

4.       Cut down on salt. This one is pretty obvious salt causes you to retain water and causes high blood pressure so should be avoided.

5.       Get plenty of sleep. Now this one is counterintuitive. It has actually been proved that when don’t get enough sleep you are more likely to over eat.

6.       Eat more often. That’s right eating small meals though out the day is much better for weight loss then starving yourself and then pigging out at dinner time.   

7.       Mix it up! Switching up your workouts routine will keep you from getting board which will make you much more likely to stick with your exercise program.

8.       Work out before breakfast.  By starting your day with some form of aerobic exercise you essentially jump start your metabolism. It is also much easier to stick with your workout program when you get it out of the way first thing in the morning.

9.       Make fruit your snack. Instead of candy bars or other sweet thing try eating fresh fruit. Fruit is loaded with natural enzymes, antioxidants and is a good source of fiber.

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