Do you go on diet only to gain it back? I have found that to be true until

I figured out these quick and easy secrets to losing weight. It really works and

your diet won't be a struggle. Also, you will be able to keep your weight  off, which

is a major hurdle for most people who are trying to lose weight.

1.  Instead of having foods that don't fill you up, have foods that work to

make you feel full and you don't want to eat anything extra. For instance,

instead of having scrambled eggs, have a hard-boiled egg. Instead of having a

slice of bread, have a bran muffin instead of sugary cereal. Think 'feel full' foods

and you won't be hungry at all. You might even feel completely satisfied.

2.  Before you start dieting, get several diets that will work with your life-

style. If you don't like liver or salmon, don't pick that type of diet. It needs to

be geared to healthy foods that you will eat. Otherwise, your diet won't work, no

matter how good your intentions.

3. If you can learn to use chopsticks, you will eat less and even have

fun while eating. It makes you feel like your in Japan. Set your table elegantly

each time you eat also. Always sit down when you too. It's not true that foods you

eat standing up are calorie-free!

4. Every morning put a teaspoon of sugar in your tea or coffee. Don't use

any sugar substitutes. Using sugar will stop you from craving other sweets,

especially chocolate.

5.  Use a cleaned-out garden mister and fill it with low-cal salad dressing.
 
You will not use too much and you will still enjoy the salad taste, not just the

dressing. You'll save lots of calories this way.

6. Eat your heaviest meal (dinner) at lunch and you will lose weight without

even trying. It really works and you will see a big difference. Your food has

time to digest and you will feel more energetic when you wake up in the morning

too.

7.  Stir a spoonful of vanilla extract into a jug of ice water and add a little bit

of sugar. The tasty mix will stop your urge to fill up on sweets. It's easy-to-make.

8. Instead of having greasy potato chips, sprinkle slices of sweet potatoes

with salt or chili powder and put them in a microwave oven for four or five

minutes on high. They are delicious and low-calorie.

9. If you keep cooked potatoes in your refrigerator, you can eat them like

apples or mash with yogurt or skim milk for a delicious, non-fattening treat. Your

family will love it too.

10. Tie a ribbon tightly around your middle while you're working or wear slacks a

size too small. It will remind you not to taste food you're not supposed to be eating.

11. A great way to have homemade cake without it having lots of calories is that

before baking, add the calories in the ingredients. When you're done, slice up portions and

decorate each one with the number of calories in it. This way, you will know if you are

keeping within your calorie limit.

12.  Don't think of your daily food intake as a diet, instead, think of it as a way of  eating for

life. It is much better to do that, than think you will soon go off it when you've reached your

goal. Maintaining your weight loss success, is the key to being thin.

If you follow the above simple ways to lose weight, you'll be slim in no time

and will be able to keep the weight