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> > Have a few extra minutes?  Read thru some of these...

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> > 35 One-minute Weight Loss Secrets

> >

> > All you need is a minute to start shedding pounds! Here are dozens of

> > successful strategies to cut calories and burn more fat that take 60

> > seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll

> > find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine --

> > and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun losing weight,

> > these can maximize your efforts and speed results!

> >

> > 1. Mix a juice spritzer.

> > Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or

> > sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass -- and lose

> > 5 pounds or more a year.

> >

> > 2. Pick up the cordless.

> > Burn calories while you talk: Do the laundry (68 calories), set the

> > table (85 calories) or water plants (102 calories). (Values based on

> > a 150-pound person and half an hour of activity.)

> >

> > 3. Pop a piece of gum.

> > Researchers recently discovered that chewing sugar-free gum all day

> > increases your metabolic rate by about 20%. That could burn off more

> > than 10 pounds a year.

> >

> > 4. Pay cash for treats.

> > Anytime someone offers you goodies and you accept, put $1.00 aside.

> > Then give the money to your kids. When you literally pay for treats,

> > you're more likely to say, " No thanks. "

> >

> > 5. Study the wrapper.

> > At a quick glance, that candy bar appears to contain 220 calories.

> > But a closer look may reveal that it (or a bottle of juice, bag of

> > crackers or bag of nuts) provides two or more servings -- which more

> > than doubles those calories.

> >

> > 6. Sip green tea before you walk.

> > The caffeine frees fatty acids so that you burn fat more easily. And

> > the polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) in green tea appear to work

> > with caffeine to increase calorie burn. (If you have high blood

> > pressure, skip this tip.)

> >

> > 7. Ditch diet shakes.

> > The calorie savings are only temporary; you just eat more later.

> >

> > 8. Pack a lunch.

> > Dining out more than five times a week may make you eat nearly 300

> > calories more a day than if you dine out less frequently.

> >

> > 9. Dip your bread.

> > Use olive oil in place of butter; it's healthier and may also help

> > you eat less. In a recent study, dippers ate a total of 52 fewer

> > calories on average than those who used butter.

> >

> > 10. Sprinkle flax on your cereal.

> > High-fiber, ground flaxseed can help curb your appetite and eliminate

> > calories. Add it to yogurt or muffin and bread mixes. Available in

> > health food stores.

> >

> > 11. Dress with this.

> >

> > 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

> > 1/4 tsp olive oil

> > 3/4 tsp dijon mustard

> > 1/4 tsp horseradish

> > Mix together. It makes for a tasty salad dressing with only 20

> > calories and 1.5 grams of fat.

> >

> > 12. Schedule a blood test.

> > About 1 in every 12 women (most of whom don't know it) has an under-

> > active thyroid, which can slow down her metabolism.

> >

> > 13. Supersize your H2O.

> > Buy the big bottle when it comes to good-for-you stuff such as water.

> >

> > 14. Trick your tastebuds.

> > Sucking on a menthol/eucalyptus cough drop can stop cravings

> > instantly.

> >

> > 15. Spice up your meals.

> > Adding hot chile pepper (or capsaicin) to food may help you stop

> > eating sooner.

> > 16. Pour a white cocktail.

> > Like water, low-fat milk's volume fills your stomach, but it also

> > contains carbohydrates, so you eat less.

> >

> > 17. Chunk your salad.

> > Chop carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, zucchini or other veggies

> > instead of shredding or slicing. It takes more effort to munch bigger

> > pieces, so you'll do more chewing and eat less during the main

> course.

> >

> > 18. Call a friend.

> > Fill loneliness with talk -- not cookies.

> >

> > 19. Log your food.

> > Writing down what you eat can help you stay in control because you're

> > more accountable. No need to record it perfectly or review what you

> > wrote: The benefit is in the writing itself.

> >

> > 20. Fidget.

> > You can burn up to 700 calories a day!

> >

> > 21. Retire the remotes.

> > You could easily burn 200 extra calories a day if you stop using the

> > TV/VCR remote, garage door opener, electric can opener, riding mower

> > and other laborsaving devices.

> >

> > 22. Spray -- don't drizzle.

> > Use an olive oil sprayer such as MISTO to add flavor to salads,

> > chicken, fish, or pasta, without all the calories. A 2-second spray

> > evenly distributes about 1/2 teaspoon of oil, compared to the 2 or 3

> > teaspoons you might get when pouring. That'll save you up to 100

> > calories per use.

> >

> > 23. Buy small.

> > The bigger the package, the more you're likely to eat -- up to 44%

> > more, according to one study.

> >

> > 24. Break into a jog.

> > If you already jog, speed up to a sprint. These brief intervals allow

> > you to cover more distance and burn more calories -- without

> > lengthening your workout. The increased impact will also help make

> > your bones stronger.

> >

> > 25. Measure before cooking.

> > It's easy to overeat pasta, but not if you cook the right amount at

> > the start. For a perfect portion, keep a quarter near your spaghetti.

> > Its diameter is exactly the size of the 2-ounce stack (about 200

> > calories) that you should serve per person. Or buy a dry-pasta

> > measurer sold in gourmet cooking stores.

> >

> > 26. Rent a spooky movie.

> > You're less likely to eat when you're fearful, but more likely when

> > you're angry or happy.

> >

> > 27. Reflect on your choices.

> > Looking at yourself in a mirror while you eat may help you consume 22

> > to 32% less.

> >

> > 28. Drop and do 10.

> > Before you pry open that tub of ice cream, do 10 situps or pushups.

> > Doing something physical can put you back in touch with your body and

> > your goals.

> >

> > 29. Take a whiff.

> > When you really want those fresh-baked cookies, try this: Indulge in

> > the smell for 30 seconds. Then place a small piece on the tip of your

> > tongue for another 30 seconds. Savoring the smell and taste can help

> > you stop at just one cookie.

> >

> > 30. Have chunky soup.

> > People who ate soup containing large vegetable pieces reported

> > feeling fuller and ate 20% less during lunch than those who had a

> > pureed soup made of the same ingredients.

> >

> > 31. Blot the fat.

> > You can dab off about a teaspoon of oil -- or 40 calories and 4.5

> > grams of fat -- from two slices of pizza.

> >

> > 32. Skip " light " foods.

> > The weight of food -- not just the fat and calories -- is what fills

> > you up. Eat less and still feel satisfied with low-calorie

> > heavyweights such as oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe,

> > cooked spinach, collard greens, and broccoli.

> >

> > 33. Order fish.

> > Varieties rich in omega-3 fatty acids-- tuna, mackerel, cod, and

> > salmon -- may help you drop pounds by improving fat metabolism.

> > Overweight people who ate a reduced-calorie diet that included fish

> > every day lost about 20% more weight than those on a fish-free diet.

> >

> > 34. Post inspiration.

> > To keep yourself on track, place quotes in strategic spots where you

> > might need some motivation: on the fridge, TV, dashboard, or

> > computer. Some suggestions: " You've come too far to take orders from

> > a cookie. " " Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. "

> >

> > 35. Drink, drink, drink.

> > Dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3%. At a weight of 150

> > pounds, that would be about 45 fewer calories burned a day -- which

> > could mean 5 extra pounds a year.

> >

> > Writer Mooney sold even herself on the ease of these tips. She

> > now does nearly half on a daily basis.

> >

> > Sources:

> > , PhD, RD, professor in the department of food

> > science and human nutrition at Colorado State University in Fort

> >

> >

> > Wayne Askew, PhD, director of the division of foods and nutrition at

> > the University of Utah in Salt Lake City

> >

> > Sargent, PhD, professor of public health and nutrition at the

> > University of South Carolina in Columbia

> >

> > Wansink, PhD, director of the Food & Brand Lab of the

> > University of Illinois in Champaign

>

>

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> > Have a few extra minutes?  Read thru some of these...

> >

> > 35 One-minute Weight Loss Secrets

> >

> > All you need is a minute to start shedding pounds! Here are dozens of

> > successful strategies to cut calories and burn more fat that take 60

> > seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll

> > find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine --

> > and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun losing weight,

> > these can maximize your efforts and speed results!

> >

> > 1. Mix a juice spritzer.

> > Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or

> > sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass -- and lose

> > 5 pounds or more a year.

> >

> > 2. Pick up the cordless.

> > Burn calories while you talk: Do the laundry (68 calories), set the

> > table (85 calories) or water plants (102 calories). (Values based on

> > a 150-pound person and half an hour of activity.)

> >

> > 3. Pop a piece of gum.

> > Researchers recently discovered that chewing sugar-free gum all day

> > increases your metabolic rate by about 20%. That could burn off more

> > than 10 pounds a year.

> >

> > 4. Pay cash for treats.

> > Anytime someone offers you goodies and you accept, put $1.00 aside.

> > Then give the money to your kids. When you literally pay for treats,

> > you're more likely to say, " No thanks. "

> >

> > 5. Study the wrapper.

> > At a quick glance, that candy bar appears to contain 220 calories.

> > But a closer look may reveal that it (or a bottle of juice, bag of

> > crackers or bag of nuts) provides two or more servings -- which more

> > than doubles those calories.

> >

> > 6. Sip green tea before you walk.

> > The caffeine frees fatty acids so that you burn fat more easily. And

> > the polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) in green tea appear to work

> > with caffeine to increase calorie burn. (If you have high blood

> > pressure, skip this tip.)

> >

> > 7. Ditch diet shakes.

> > The calorie savings are only temporary; you just eat more later.

> >

> > 8. Pack a lunch.

> > Dining out more than five times a week may make you eat nearly 300

> > calories more a day than if you dine out less frequently.

> >

> > 9. Dip your bread.

> > Use olive oil in place of butter; it's healthier and may also help

> > you eat less. In a recent study, dippers ate a total of 52 fewer

> > calories on average than those who used butter.

> >

> > 10. Sprinkle flax on your cereal.

> > High-fiber, ground flaxseed can help curb your appetite and eliminate

> > calories. Add it to yogurt or muffin and bread mixes. Available in

> > health food stores.

> >

> > 11. Dress with this.

> >

> > 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

> > 1/4 tsp olive oil

> > 3/4 tsp dijon mustard

> > 1/4 tsp horseradish

> > Mix together. It makes for a tasty salad dressing with only 20

> > calories and 1.5 grams of fat.

> >

> > 12. Schedule a blood test.

> > About 1 in every 12 women (most of whom don't know it) has an under-

> > active thyroid, which can slow down her metabolism.

> >

> > 13. Supersize your H2O.

> > Buy the big bottle when it comes to good-for-you stuff such as water.

> >

> > 14. Trick your tastebuds.

> > Sucking on a menthol/eucalyptus cough drop can stop cravings

> > instantly.

> >

> > 15. Spice up your meals.

> > Adding hot chile pepper (or capsaicin) to food may help you stop

> > eating sooner.

> > 16. Pour a white cocktail.

> > Like water, low-fat milk's volume fills your stomach, but it also

> > contains carbohydrates, so you eat less.

> >

> > 17. Chunk your salad.

> > Chop carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, zucchini or other veggies

> > instead of shredding or slicing. It takes more effort to munch bigger

> > pieces, so you'll do more chewing and eat less during the main

> course.

> >

> > 18. Call a friend.

> > Fill loneliness with talk -- not cookies.

> >

> > 19. Log your food.

> > Writing down what you eat can help you stay in control because you're

> > more accountable. No need to record it perfectly or review what you

> > wrote: The benefit is in the writing itself.

> >

> > 20. Fidget.

> > You can burn up to 700 calories a day!

> >

> > 21. Retire the remotes.

> > You could easily burn 200 extra calories a day if you stop using the

> > TV/VCR remote, garage door opener, electric can opener, riding mower

> > and other laborsaving devices.

> >

> > 22. Spray -- don't drizzle.

> > Use an olive oil sprayer such as MISTO to add flavor to salads,

> > chicken, fish, or pasta, without all the calories. A 2-second spray

> > evenly distributes about 1/2 teaspoon of oil, compared to the 2 or 3

> > teaspoons you might get when pouring. That'll save you up to 100

> > calories per use.

> >

> > 23. Buy small.

> > The bigger the package, the more you're likely to eat -- up to 44%

> > more, according to one study.

> >

> > 24. Break into a jog.

> > If you already jog, speed up to a sprint. These brief intervals allow

> > you to cover more distance and burn more calories -- without

> > lengthening your workout. The increased impact will also help make

> > your bones stronger.

> >

> > 25. Measure before cooking.

> > It's easy to overeat pasta, but not if you cook the right amount at

> > the start. For a perfect portion, keep a quarter near your spaghetti.

> > Its diameter is exactly the size of the 2-ounce stack (about 200

> > calories) that you should serve per person. Or buy a dry-pasta

> > measurer sold in gourmet cooking stores.

> >

> > 26. Rent a spooky movie.

> > You're less likely to eat when you're fearful, but more likely when

> > you're angry or happy.

> >

> > 27. Reflect on your choices.

> > Looking at yourself in a mirror while you eat may help you consume 22

> > to 32% less.

> >

> > 28. Drop and do 10.

> > Before you pry open that tub of ice cream, do 10 situps or pushups.

> > Doing something physical can put you back in touch with your body and

> > your goals.

> >

> > 29. Take a whiff.

> > When you really want those fresh-baked cookies, try this: Indulge in

> > the smell for 30 seconds. Then place a small piece on the tip of your

> > tongue for another 30 seconds. Savoring the smell and taste can help

> > you stop at just one cookie.

> >

> > 30. Have chunky soup.

> > People who ate soup containing large vegetable pieces reported

> > feeling fuller and ate 20% less during lunch than those who had a

> > pureed soup made of the same ingredients.

> >

> > 31. Blot the fat.

> > You can dab off about a teaspoon of oil -- or 40 calories and 4.5

> > grams of fat -- from two slices of pizza.

> >

> > 32. Skip " light " foods.

> > The weight of food -- not just the fat and calories -- is what fills

> > you up. Eat less and still feel satisfied with low-calorie

> > heavyweights such as oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe,

> > cooked spinach, collard greens, and broccoli.

> >

> > 33. Order fish.

> > Varieties rich in omega-3 fatty acids-- tuna, mackerel, cod, and

> > salmon -- may help you drop pounds by improving fat metabolism.

> > Overweight people who ate a reduced-calorie diet that included fish

> > every day lost about 20% more weight than those on a fish-free diet.

> >

> > 34. Post inspiration.

> > To keep yourself on track, place quotes in strategic spots where you

> > might need some motivation: on the fridge, TV, dashboard, or

> > computer. Some suggestions: " You've come too far to take orders from

> > a cookie. " " Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. "

> >

> > 35. Drink, drink, drink.

> > Dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3%. At a weight of 150

> > pounds, that would be about 45 fewer calories burned a day -- which

> > could mean 5 extra pounds a year.

> >

> > Writer Mooney sold even herself on the ease of these tips. She

> > now does nearly half on a daily basis.

> >

> > Sources:

> > , PhD, RD, professor in the department of food

> > science and human nutrition at Colorado State University in Fort

> >

> >

> > Wayne Askew, PhD, director of the division of foods and nutrition at

> > the University of Utah in Salt Lake City

> >

> > Sargent, PhD, professor of public health and nutrition at the

> > University of South Carolina in Columbia

> >

> > Wansink, PhD, director of the Food & Brand Lab of the

> > University of Illinois in Champaign

>

>

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>

> > Have a few extra minutes?  Read thru some of these...

> >

> > 35 One-minute Weight Loss Secrets

> >

> > All you need is a minute to start shedding pounds! Here are dozens of

> > successful strategies to cut calories and burn more fat that take 60

> > seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll

> > find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine --

> > and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun losing weight,

> > these can maximize your efforts and speed results!

> >

> > 1. Mix a juice spritzer.

> > Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or

> > sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass -- and lose

> > 5 pounds or more a year.

> >

> > 2. Pick up the cordless.

> > Burn calories while you talk: Do the laundry (68 calories), set the

> > table (85 calories) or water plants (102 calories). (Values based on

> > a 150-pound person and half an hour of activity.)

> >

> > 3. Pop a piece of gum.

> > Researchers recently discovered that chewing sugar-free gum all day

> > increases your metabolic rate by about 20%. That could burn off more

> > than 10 pounds a year.

> >

> > 4. Pay cash for treats.

> > Anytime someone offers you goodies and you accept, put $1.00 aside.

> > Then give the money to your kids. When you literally pay for treats,

> > you're more likely to say, " No thanks. "

> >

> > 5. Study the wrapper.

> > At a quick glance, that candy bar appears to contain 220 calories.

> > But a closer look may reveal that it (or a bottle of juice, bag of

> > crackers or bag of nuts) provides two or more servings -- which more

> > than doubles those calories.

> >

> > 6. Sip green tea before you walk.

> > The caffeine frees fatty acids so that you burn fat more easily. And

> > the polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) in green tea appear to work

> > with caffeine to increase calorie burn. (If you have high blood

> > pressure, skip this tip.)

> >

> > 7. Ditch diet shakes.

> > The calorie savings are only temporary; you just eat more later.

> >

> > 8. Pack a lunch.

> > Dining out more than five times a week may make you eat nearly 300

> > calories more a day than if you dine out less frequently.

> >

> > 9. Dip your bread.

> > Use olive oil in place of butter; it's healthier and may also help

> > you eat less. In a recent study, dippers ate a total of 52 fewer

> > calories on average than those who used butter.

> >

> > 10. Sprinkle flax on your cereal.

> > High-fiber, ground flaxseed can help curb your appetite and eliminate

> > calories. Add it to yogurt or muffin and bread mixes. Available in

> > health food stores.

> >

> > 11. Dress with this.

> >

> > 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

> > 1/4 tsp olive oil

> > 3/4 tsp dijon mustard

> > 1/4 tsp horseradish

> > Mix together. It makes for a tasty salad dressing with only 20

> > calories and 1.5 grams of fat.

> >

> > 12. Schedule a blood test.

> > About 1 in every 12 women (most of whom don't know it) has an under-

> > active thyroid, which can slow down her metabolism.

> >

> > 13. Supersize your H2O.

> > Buy the big bottle when it comes to good-for-you stuff such as water.

> >

> > 14. Trick your tastebuds.

> > Sucking on a menthol/eucalyptus cough drop can stop cravings

> > instantly.

> >

> > 15. Spice up your meals.

> > Adding hot chile pepper (or capsaicin) to food may help you stop

> > eating sooner.

> > 16. Pour a white cocktail.

> > Like water, low-fat milk's volume fills your stomach, but it also

> > contains carbohydrates, so you eat less.

> >

> > 17. Chunk your salad.

> > Chop carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, zucchini or other veggies

> > instead of shredding or slicing. It takes more effort to munch bigger

> > pieces, so you'll do more chewing and eat less during the main

> course.

> >

> > 18. Call a friend.

> > Fill loneliness with talk -- not cookies.

> >

> > 19. Log your food.

> > Writing down what you eat can help you stay in control because you're

> > more accountable. No need to record it perfectly or review what you

> > wrote: The benefit is in the writing itself.

> >

> > 20. Fidget.

> > You can burn up to 700 calories a day!

> >

> > 21. Retire the remotes.

> > You could easily burn 200 extra calories a day if you stop using the

> > TV/VCR remote, garage door opener, electric can opener, riding mower

> > and other laborsaving devices.

> >

> > 22. Spray -- don't drizzle.

> > Use an olive oil sprayer such as MISTO to add flavor to salads,

> > chicken, fish, or pasta, without all the calories. A 2-second spray

> > evenly distributes about 1/2 teaspoon of oil, compared to the 2 or 3

> > teaspoons you might get when pouring. That'll save you up to 100

> > calories per use.

> >

> > 23. Buy small.

> > The bigger the package, the more you're likely to eat -- up to 44%

> > more, according to one study.

> >

> > 24. Break into a jog.

> > If you already jog, speed up to a sprint. These brief intervals allow

> > you to cover more distance and burn more calories -- without

> > lengthening your workout. The increased impact will also help make

> > your bones stronger.

> >

> > 25. Measure before cooking.

> > It's easy to overeat pasta, but not if you cook the right amount at

> > the start. For a perfect portion, keep a quarter near your spaghetti.

> > Its diameter is exactly the size of the 2-ounce stack (about 200

> > calories) that you should serve per person. Or buy a dry-pasta

> > measurer sold in gourmet cooking stores.

> >

> > 26. Rent a spooky movie.

> > You're less likely to eat when you're fearful, but more likely when

> > you're angry or happy.

> >

> > 27. Reflect on your choices.

> > Looking at yourself in a mirror while you eat may help you consume 22

> > to 32% less.

> >

> > 28. Drop and do 10.

> > Before you pry open that tub of ice cream, do 10 situps or pushups.

> > Doing something physical can put you back in touch with your body and

> > your goals.

> >

> > 29. Take a whiff.

> > When you really want those fresh-baked cookies, try this: Indulge in

> > the smell for 30 seconds. Then place a small piece on the tip of your

> > tongue for another 30 seconds. Savoring the smell and taste can help

> > you stop at just one cookie.

> >

> > 30. Have chunky soup.

> > People who ate soup containing large vegetable pieces reported

> > feeling fuller and ate 20% less during lunch than those who had a

> > pureed soup made of the same ingredients.

> >

> > 31. Blot the fat.

> > You can dab off about a teaspoon of oil -- or 40 calories and 4.5

> > grams of fat -- from two slices of pizza.

> >

> > 32. Skip " light " foods.

> > The weight of food -- not just the fat and calories -- is what fills

> > you up. Eat less and still feel satisfied with low-calorie

> > heavyweights such as oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe,

> > cooked spinach, collard greens, and broccoli.

> >

> > 33. Order fish.

> > Varieties rich in omega-3 fatty acids-- tuna, mackerel, cod, and

> > salmon -- may help you drop pounds by improving fat metabolism.

> > Overweight people who ate a reduced-calorie diet that included fish

> > every day lost about 20% more weight than those on a fish-free diet.

> >

> > 34. Post inspiration.

> > To keep yourself on track, place quotes in strategic spots where you

> > might need some motivation: on the fridge, TV, dashboard, or

> > computer. Some suggestions: " You've come too far to take orders from

> > a cookie. " " Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. "

> >

> > 35. Drink, drink, drink.

> > Dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3%. At a weight of 150

> > pounds, that would be about 45 fewer calories burned a day -- which

> > could mean 5 extra pounds a year.

> >

> > Writer Mooney sold even herself on the ease of these tips. She

> > now does nearly half on a daily basis.

> >

> > Sources:

> > , PhD, RD, professor in the department of food

> > science and human nutrition at Colorado State University in Fort

> >

> >

> > Wayne Askew, PhD, director of the division of foods and nutrition at

> > the University of Utah in Salt Lake City

> >

> > Sargent, PhD, professor of public health and nutrition at the

> > University of South Carolina in Columbia

> >

> > Wansink, PhD, director of the Food & Brand Lab of the

> > University of Illinois in Champaign

>

>

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