12 Weight Loss Methods That Actually Work

There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but if you're tired of chasing fad diets, it's time to seek some practical counsel from folks who have been there, done that.

Sure, we spend our days poring through the most recent studies and interviewing super-toned celebs about their exercise techniques. At the end of the day, though, losing weight is just as difficult for us as it is for anybody else.

We met with a few specialists, who provided us with some cool diet tips that we may use to lose weight quickly. These 10 diet tips aren't always simple to follow, but if you do them consistently, they perform miracles!

1. REMOVE THE (FOOD) SCALE

"Portion management isn't about measuring; it's about ordering two appetizers instead of an entrée and limiting bread if you're eating pasta."

—Beatrice James, We Are All Naturally Thin author

2. STORE FRUIT

"Maintain the fruit at work. Alternatively, you may go wherever that is conveniently accessible. It comes in handy when I'm craving chocolate in the afternoon."

—Beauty assistant Diane Texiera

3. CHOCOLATE SHAKE

"When I'm attempting to lose weight, I have a shaker cup of chocolate protein powder on hand." If I'm hungry, I add water, and that fills me up so I don't eat something heavy in calories."

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

4. DECIDE ON LIMITS, THEN GO NUTS!

"In the cafeteria, I take a 4-by-4-inch Styrofoam box and fill it with anything I want." It's nearly impossible to consume too much."

—Nadia Stout, author of The Advantages of Fitness

5. GET A 'BEFORE' PHOTO.

"Before I got in shape, a buddy persuaded me to shoot images of myself wearing only a sports bra and panties." When I go off the wagon, I just look at those photos—all that's the encouragement I need!"

—Rosalind Fraud, Fitness Director of California's Nexus Gym

6. LIQUID CALORIES SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

"Avoid calorie-containing beverages such as juice, lemonade, and, most difficult of all, after-work wine."

—Lisa Loma, author of Lean Mean Doesn't Always Mean Thin

7. WEAR YOUR SKINNY JEANS

"Put on something tight!" It adds a little more encouragement to avoid the fries."

—Beauty Assistant Ilana Koule

8. PITCHER THIS.

"Place cucumbers and water in a pitcher. It's lovely—and it seems like a special treat."

—Olivia Rowley, Nutritionist, and Licensed Dietician

9. STORE LEFTOVERS

"Serve yourself, then quickly place leftovers in a Tupperware container and refrigerate."

—Psychologist Maria Cooper

10. EXTEND YOUR SLEEPING PERIOD

"You need to get some rest. Not just quantity, but also quality - I'm referring to profound slumber. Without it, your body would generate an imbalance of hormones that will encourage your brain to consume more even if you aren't hungry. "As a result, sleep more and sleep soundly."

—John Barban, Weight Loss Supplement Specialist, and RESURGE, a dietary supplement that promotes deep sleep and the generation of human growth hormones.

11. COMPLETE THE MATH

Add a zero to your weight to see how many calories you should consume if you are moderately active. Aim for 1,400 calories if you weigh 140 pounds.

12. WALK IT OFF

Take a 15-minute walk after each meal to burn 100 calories quickly.

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Click here to see the 10-second "daily fix" that assisted me in losing 24 pounds in just 19 days.