Scientific Weight Loss Tips

Last Updated on 08.29.12 Written by Sue Wilson

For anyone who's had trouble losing weight, the solution might feel like voodoo. You might wonder what "magical" thing you have to do in order to drop a few pounds.

Well, there's nothing magical about it. There's a very logical, very scientific way to lose weight. Here's a rundown of some scientific weight loss tips:

• Exercise – Exercise has been proven to burn calories not only while you're working out, but long after you're done.
• Don't Skip Meals – Especially breakfast. Breakfast keeps blood sugar and hormones level.
• Eat Protein and Low-Fat Dairy – Protein and low-fat dairy products cause a release of a hormone that suppresses hunger.
• Soup – The benefit of soup is that it tricks your body into thinking it's full. Which is nice.
• Count Calories – Studies have shown people who actively document the foods they're eating have much more success.
• Reduce Plate Size – It's hard to believe, but it's true … By reducing your plate size from 12 inches to 10 inches reduces your food intake by up to 22 percent.
• Sleep and Stress – Get your sleep at night and stay calm during the day. If you're tired or stressed out, appetite hormones run wild

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