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11. Fill up on fiber
Low-carb, high-fiber foods take more time to digest than other foods, leaving you feeling fuller longer and less likely to snack, says Gullo. He suggests spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower. ~ Fiber has many health benefits including lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease, lowering cholesterol levels, helps to control blood sugar levels, and aids in weight loss. Fiber adds in weight loss because they generally take longer to eat, which allows the body more time to realize that it is getting full. These types of foods also generally contain fewer calories for the same volume of food. The Mayo Clinic has an article on dietary fiber that has more useful information.
12. Go out of your way
At work, take the long way to the restroom — or even go up one flight of stairs. ~ These are easy ways to sneak in burning more calories. Some other ideas include: carry a basket instead of pushing a cart at the store, parking your car further away from the entrance, etc.
13. Fidget
You can burn up to 350 more calories a day than someone who remains stationary, according to a study at the Mayo Clinic. The impulse to fidget may be hardwired, but nonfidgeters can imitate it: Tap your feet, pace, or move restlessly in your seat. ~ Here’s a Washington Post article on the research findings.
14. Stash flats in your bag
“My clients aren’t going to slip on sneakers to go home, but there is a happy medium,” says Slayton. “You might not run a marathon in ballet slippers, but at least you can move quickly.”
15. Don’t eat late at night
It can interrupt sleep, according to Wellington, and may induce you to skip breakfast — bad for your metabolism. ~ Late night eating is also often responsible for 25-50% of the day’s total calories.
