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Nine Tricks to Staying Slim in 2009
by Dorthy Weatherbush

Everybody hates the word 'diet'.  It makes you think of pain and misery.  It is definitely hard to keep your will power to stay on a diet during the holidays. 

But it's not all bad. There really are plenty of ways to lose pounds quickly without having to go without and it's much easier than you think - once you know how. You can start the New Year with some great weight loss results with these easy tips.

Here are the top nine ways to lose pounds in 2009.

1.  Water  So many people avoid drinking simple water, yet it's one of nature's best ways to clean out your body at the same time as helping to shed those pounds. Drinking enough water doesn't have to be difficult. Simply drink a glass of water before each meal or snack and you'll suddenly find you're rehydrated, feeling less bloated and you're suddenly less tempted to reach for the sugary snacks.

2.  Fiber  Like water, fiber makes you feel fuller and at the same time helps you to lose weight.  Adding fiber to your diet will actually cause you to not have hunger pangs, making the dieting process easier.  Simple foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and beans will up your fiber intake and make you fuller and slimmer.

3. Snacks  Dieting does not mean going without food.  You should feel free to snack whenever you are hungry.  Your metabolism will increase just by eating more.  Be careful however, of the types of snacks that you choose to eat.  It's always okay to eat nuts and fruit; you can also add a snack size tub of yogurt or baked rice crispies.  When it comes to snacking, just be careful about the snacks you choose to eat.

4. Walk  Take every opportunity to walk. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park further away from the store and walk the rest of the way. Stroll around the block with your dog or with a friend. Switch on your stereo and just wiggle to the music.

5. Grill it up   Switch from frying foods to grilling them, order grilled when you go out to eat.  Grilling is easier than and just as tasty as frying. It's healthier and has fewer calories than fried foods.

6. Side Dishes  We've been trained over the years to believe that meals aren't complete without fries on the side. Replace fries with a simple salad or with some steamed vegetables.

7. Processed Foods  Pre-packaged ham or chicken slices are quick and convenient to have in the fridge, but they contain high levels of salt. Salt helps your body to retain fluid and makes it harder for you to shed those pounds. Avoid pre-packaged processed foods wherever you can and replace with fresh options.

8. Keep It Lean  You can still eat red meat or poultry, just be sure to buy the leanest cuts you can find. Trim off any excess fat and remove the skin from chicken and then grill your meat to keep the goodness in and the fat levels down.

9. Meal Replacement  Meal replacement diets are quick and easy, and can keep you slim.  All you have to do is eat a pre-prepared meal in place of you breakfast, lunch or dinner. These meals are available through a variety of companies and take the guess work out of diet planning.

Follow these simple tricks and you'll be surprised with the results.

Author Dorthy Weatherbush assists everyday people shed pounds and keep them off through exercise regimes and diet programs like Medifast to trim unwanted pounds. Read Dorthy's review of the Medifast weight loss plan.





 

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