8 Effective Bizarre Weight Loss Methods

These weight-loss methods may help you lose weight without even trying.

1. USE SMALLER PLATES

We frequently eat with our eyes rather than our stomachs. When you put a tiny piece on a large dish, you naturally believe the meal will be less filling.

However, by arranging food on a smaller dish, the latter seems to be more full, allowing you to feel more satiated.

According to research published in the International Journal of Obesity, eating from a plate with a broad colored rim may deceive your brain into believing your meal is roughly 3% larger than it is.

2. DIM THE LIGHTS

According to studies, people eat more slowly in dimly light areas than in brilliantly illuminated ones. In reality, Cornell University researchers gathered 62 customers and separated them into two eating areas—one with bright lights and loud music, and the other with indirect lighting and soothing jazz sounds.

The research participants who ate lunch in the "fine dining environment" ate around 6% less food than those who ate in the "louder" area. And, while individuals in the calmer atmosphere were less likely to want seconds, those who did consume 14% fewer calories than those in the other group.

3. DINE WITH YOUR HEALTHIEST FRIENDS

You are, as the cliché goes, the company you keep. The University of Texas at Austin sociologists discovered that social ties have a direct impact on our health.

Indeed, a friend's, partner's, or loved one's health behaviors, such as eating habits (combined with an exercise routine and willingness to follow medical regimens), may rub off on us.

A similar study published in the journal Science reveals that associating with others of similar weight, body mass, fitness level, and eating choices might inspire healthier lifestyle practices.

4. SET A STRICT BEDTIME ROUTINE

Consistently hitting the hay can help tip the scales in the correct direction. According to research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, a lack of sleep (the National Sleep Foundation advises seven to nine hours of sleep per night) might raise appetite-regulating hormones.

Inadequate sleep can cause weariness and increased carbohydrate cravings. Furthermore, being weary might affect your drive to exercise, make nutritious meals, or simply go grocery shopping.

5. GIVE MINDFUL EATING A SHOT

According to University of California, San Francisco experts, adopting mindful eating and stress reduction practices can help prevent weight gain without dieting.

The study's authors assigned 47 female volunteers, all of whom were classified as chronically stressed and either overweight or obese, to nine weekly sessions in which they learned stress-relieving techniques and how to become more aware of their bodies' cues, such as hunger, thirst, or fullness.

Women who had the greatest stress reduction were more likely to have shed the deepest abdominal fat, which has been related to an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

6. STOP SERVING FAMILY-STYLE

According to one research published in the journal Appetite, putting a bowl of sweets onto workers' desks instead of six feet away caused them to reach for 48 percent more—despite the fact that they assumed they'd cut down on their nibbling.

The same reasoning applies at the dinner table: it's tempting to grab for seconds when there's a heaped basket of bread or a large casserole dish in front of you. By keeping heavy items on the stove or counter, you distract yourself from overeating by making the effort to obtain more. By leaving the vegetables on the table, you can make psychology work for you.

7. GET YOUR PARTNER ON-BOARD

According to research published in Health Communication, teamwork might be the key to weight-loss success. Participants whose spouses were actively striving to lose weight alongside them were more likely to stick to their healthy eating plans than those whose partners were not on board with their aims.

When you and your spouse are in it together, you may assist each other—perhaps you enjoy kale salads while he enjoys driving you to the gym—and any input is perceived as encouragement rather than guilt-tripping.

8. FIND A NEW STRESS RELIEVER

You should consider including a "mood" column in your meal diary. According to one study, just 10% of individuals perceive mentality to be a barrier to weight reduction success, despite the fact that emotional eating is one of the most common causes of overeating.

When you reach for a snack, pay attention to your emotions. Find another outlet, such as going for a walk or sipping some herbal tea, if you're using food as a coping strategy rather than to satisfy hunger.

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