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6. Eat lightly and often
“For most people, the body uses up more energy digesting smaller meals every few hours than by eating the same number of calories in two or three sittings,” says Chrissy Wellington, a nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts. ~ Small meals will not only help regulate how many calories you intake at once, but will also help prevent the body from feeling sluggish, either from the lack of food, or eating too much at once. The Mayo Clinic has a great article on what to eat and when.
7. Move briskly
“Walk like you’re late for a meeting,” says Gunnar Peterson, who trains Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles. ~ Walking briskly can help burn 75-100 more calories per hour.
8. Laugh
“It burns up to 50 calories if you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes per day,” says Adelino Da Costa, owner of Punch Fitness Center in New York City. ~ Laughter also boosts the immune system, relaxes the body by causing the muscles to relax for about 45 minutes after, and releases endorphins. This is a great research article on the subject of Humor, Laughter, and Physical Health.
9. Eat breakfast
“You send your body a signal that you’re not starving, so it starts burning fat — even when you’re just doing normal activities,” says Peterson. He suggests eating scrambled egg whites or oatmeal with fruit. ~ Research has shown that eating breakfast decreases the chance of being obese, diabetic, and even decreases the chance of having a heart attack.
10. Time yourself
Spend the last five minutes of each hour (set your computer timer) up and moving around, says Kristin McGee, a New York City yoga and Pilates instructor. ~ Taking short breaks will allow you to keep your sanity, avoid burnout, de-stress, and improve circulation.
