100 WAYS TO SLIM FOR SUMMER
With al fresco barbecue feasts, boozy cocktails and ice cream to enjoy, sticking to a diet at this time of year is hard. But you don’t need an extreme exercise regime or low-cal plan to keep off the pounds. By introducing some of these nifty slimming tricks, you can supercharge your fat burn without missing out on all the fun that these summer months have to offer.
1 Eat in the light Dim light makes you eat more, because you’re less self-aware and more likely to let go of inhibitions.
2 Brush your teeth after your evening meal Then you’ll be less likely to snack in front of the TV.
3 STAR TIP ‘IF I’M OUT FOR LUNCH, I’LL AVOID THE BREAD – OR I’D NEVER BE ABLE TO STOP.’ Davina McCall, 54
4 Burn vanilla-scented candles The aroma reduces sweet cravings – and your house will smell delicious.
5 Use red plates The brain sees red as danger, so you’ll eat 40% fewer calories, according to German researchers.
6 Tune into Classic FM Playing relaxing music while you eat is believed to slow down eating.
7 Rearrange your cupboards We crave what we can see, so pull all the healthy foods to the front.
Think NEAT
NEAT or ‘non-exercise activity thermogenesis’ is the energy expended while doing our day-today activities. This can keep you slim without you realising.
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