Simple Ways to Lose Weight

Fitness

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Mix up your routine to avoid weight-loss plateaus.
Muscle mass burns more calories, so include three 20-minute strength-training sessions each week.
Go for kettlebell workouts — the average person burns 400 calories in 20 minutes.
Add sprinting intervals to your workout to target belly fat.
Add an extra five minutes to your cardio routine.
Choose faster-paced styles of yoga such as Ashtanga or Vinyasa to burn more calories while also getting a good stretch.
Don't just stand there! Do squats while brushing your teeth, calf raises while standing in line, or lunges while chatting on the phone.
When nature calls, use a bathroom on a different floor to make you use the stairs.
Keep weights in the living room so you can do some reps while watching TV.
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Share weight-loss goals with co-workers so they invite you for a postwork Zumba class instead of happy hour.
Keep a reusable water bottle on your desk to sip often. Staying hydrated can satiate hunger and cravings, reduce bloating, and keep you more alert.
Use your lunch break to work out and then eat later while working.
Eat in front of a person rather than a screen. It cuts down on mindless eating and makes you more accountable for each bite.
Brush your teeth right after each meal and snack to avoid noshing on your co-worker's bowl of M&M's.
Set up reminders on your computer or phone every hour to encourage yourself to get up, walk around, and stretch.
Wear comfy shoes so you can take meetings for a walk instead of sitting at a desk.
Walk to a co-worker's desk to chat instead of instant messaging.
Sit on a yoga ball instead of a chair to work your core.
Keep healthier dessert options on hand so you have something to enjoy during office birthdays and other celebrations.

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Check out menus online before heading out so you have a few healthy options in mind.
Choose menu items that are grilled, baked, blackened, steamed, or broiled instead of fried or breaded.
Eat a little something before heading out, like a handful of almonds, so you don't arrive at the restaurant famished.
Always start your meal with a salad. It'll fill you up, making you eat less of the actual meal, and it's way fewer calories than typical deep-fried or cheesy apps.
Ask for all dressings, condiments, and sauces on the side.
Opt for the baked potato instead of french fries, and yes, eat the skin!
Ask for your entrée to be served on a bed of greens rather than a bed of pasta or mashed potatoes.
For wine-lovers, order one glass instead of splitting a bottle.
Before your entrée arrives, ask the waitperson to bring you a to-go container so you can package half to save for later.
You don't have to skip dessert. Order one and split it with your dinner partner.

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