6 Tricks that may help you lose weight

Apart from engaging in physical activity and adopting an eating plan, here are six tricks that may help you lose weight:

One. Eat in front of a mirror

Researchers from Arizona State University and Erasmus University, Rotterdam, found that watching ourselves eat can be a powerful trigger to consume less. During their experiments, the researchers placed a mirror in front of participants and found that those eating in front of a mirror consumed less food. The researchers believe that this is because seeing ourselves eat makes us more aware of our bodies and that we do not want to watch ourselves overeat. 

Two. Choose male eating companions

If you want to cut down on your food consumption when dining out, research suggests that opting for male eating companions could help you to consume less food. Researchers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Akron found that both men and women consumed fewer calories when dining with men than with women. The researchers believe that this is because we are more aware of our gender when around the opposite sex and women restrict their eating to appear “more feminine” while men eat more around women to appear “more masculine”. 

Three. Pay with cash

According to a study by researchers at Cornell and Binghamton Universities, your credit card could be making you fat. While it has been known for a while that we are more likely to splash the cash when we are paying by card rather than by coins, the study results found that paying with plastic also has disastrous results for your waistline, as people are more likely to buy junk food or shop impulsively. Try withdrawing cash for the day and then leave your cards at home. 

Four: Sniff vanilla

A study at St George’s Hospital, south London, found that putting vanilla-scented patches on the back of participants’ hands significantly reduced their appetite for sweet foods and drinks.  It is believed that this is because the smell of vanilla can help to suppress sweet cravings. 

Five. Never eat in your pyjamas 

While eating in your pyjamas will not necessarily make you fat (although unnecessary late-night snacking can), wearing loose clothing such as baggy lounge pants and pyjamas can lead you to snack more. This is because baggy clothes give you the illusion of being slimmer and make you think less about your figure. While it is inadvisable to dress in uncomfortably restrictive clothes for your meals, wearing slightly more fitted clothes can help you to think more about your body. 

Six. Go for a blue kitchen colour scheme

Blue is an ideal kitchen colour scheme for those trying to lose weight. It is believed that green and blue shades act as an appetite suppressant so opt for blue dishes, table cloths or walls in your dining area to help keep your hunger at bay. 

 

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