Not every weight loss tip should revolve around impossible diets and intense workouts. There are a couple of techniques that can trick our subconscious mind into eating less and can help us keep obesity at bay. These days, a lot of people suffer from obesity primarily because of the change in lifestyle at home and at work. A considerable percentage of the world’s population work at white-collar jobs resulting in less physical activity and increased susceptibility to various health complications. If the body mass index exceeds 30, it is high-time you start watching your shape and diet. In addition to that, here are a few tricks that don’t require massive time and effort but just a few small lifestyle modifications that will eventually become a habit and help you stay in shape:

1. Go Blue: You may be wondering why not many restaurants paint themselves in blue. This is because it functions as an appetite suppressant. The trick here is to make sure you are surrounded by the colour blue- wear a blue dress, cover your table with a blue table cloth or even paint your dining space blue. Trust us- it works!

 

2. Sniff peppermint or a banana: That’s right, you don’t have to really eat them, but it’s good to carry one with you. On sniffing these from time to time, research has proved that people actually lost an average of 30 pounds.

3. Who said mirrors were for dressing up?: The trick here is that every time you eat in front of a mirror, you tend to become conscious of what and how you eat. Having to look at yourself while you eat makes you pensive thereby reminding you of your goals and targets.

4. Give a break for your spoon: Make it a point to put your spoon/fork down between every bite and also remember to reduce the pace at which you eat. Try sipping water frequently as this makes your tummy feel full which in-turn lets you eat less.

5. Dispose your ‘fat’ clothes: Do not save those lose clothes thinking you might be needing them later. The thought of you having to invest in new clothes if you put on weight, by itself will stop you from indulging in fatty foods.

6. Use a smaller plate and spoon: Help yourself with smaller portions of food in smaller plates in such a way that you are forced to walk up to get your next serving. Also sitting far away from where the food is served will help you avoid over eating.

7. Brush your teeth immediately after your dinner: This habit will let you think twice before you indulge in that extra perk of a snack before you hit the bed. Dinners should always be light since the food that you take in has no time to be burnt through physical activity.

 

Reference:

https://authoritynutrition. com/30-ways-to-lose-weight- naturally/
http://www.health.com/health/ gallery/0,,20501331,00.html