10 Proven Weight Reduction Strategies That Work

There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but if you're tired of fad diets, it's time to get off the bandwagon and seek sound guidance from those who have been where you are.

Yes, we spend our days poring over the most recent research and interviewing celebrities who are incredibly toned to learn their workout secrets. But at the end of the day, losing weight is just as difficult for us as it is for anyone else.

We talked to a few experts, who gave us some cool diet tips we can use to quickly and easily lose weight. These 10 diet tips are not always simple to follow, but if you do, they will work wonders.

1. Dispose Of The (Food) Scale

The author claims that portion control doesn't involve measuring; rather, it involves ordering two appetizers rather than an entrée and consuming less bread when eating pasta.

—author of We Are All Naturally Thin, Beatrice James

2. Stock Frui

"Bring fruits to work. Or at any location that is close by. It is useful in the afternoon when you are craving chocolate.

—Diane Texiera, assistant in a beauty

3. Mix Chocolate.

"When I'm attempting to reduce a few pounds, I have a shaker cup of chocolate protein powder on hand. When I add water when I'm starving, it fills me up and prevents me from eating something high in calories.

—Jennifer Bolton, owner of the California-based Nexus Gym

4. Set Boundaries, Then Go Crazy!

"In the cafeteria, I utilize a 4-by-4-inch Styrofoam box that I fill with whatever I want. It's practically hard to overeat.

—The Benefits of Being Fit author Nadia Stout

5. Take A Photo "Before”

"Before I got in shape, a buddy convinced me to shoot photographs of myself wearing only a sports bra and panties. When I fall off track, I always look at those photographs to get back on track.

— Rosalind Fraul, Fitness Director at the California Nexus Gym

6. Don't Use Liquid Calories

Eliminate calorie-containing beverages like juice, lemonade, and, hardest of all, wine after work.

—Lean Mean Does Not Mean Thin author Lisa Loma

7. Display Your Skinny Jeans

"Put on something secure! It gives you an extra incentive to cut back on the fries.

—Ilana Koule, assistant in cosmetics

8. Pick Up This

"Pour cucumbers and water into a pitcher. It feels like a treat and is lovely.

—Olivia Rowley, a certified nutritionist, and dietician

9. Pull Away Leftovers

Serve yourself, then put the leftovers in a Tupperware container and put them in the refrigerator right away.

—Psychologist Maria Cooper

10. Extend Your Sleep

"You must get enough rest. I'm referring to deep sleep, not just sleep in general. Without it, your body will produce an imbalance of hormones that will signal your brain to eat more food than you are actually hungry for. So, get more and better sleep.

—John Barban, a specialist in weight loss supplements and the maker of the dietary supplement RESURGE, which encourages sound sleep and the release of human growth hormones

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