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Cut calories without noticing
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Try our 10 fuss-free ways to cut calories without even noticing...
By Jane Murphy
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Cut calories without noticing
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No, it's not just a sure-fire way to annoy everyone else in your household. Getting up to change channels can give you a low-impact workout during an otherwise lazy night in front of the TV. ‘You could burn an extra 100 calories per day simply by getting up off the sofa,' says Jane Michell, nutritional director at www.weighttogo.com. Just think of the calories you'll shift while flicking between The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening!
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Cut calories without noticing
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small bowl full of salad
It might seem a little extreme to splash out on a new dinner service - but getting in the habit of using smaller bowls, mugs and plates can help you eat and drink less without noticing a difference. Want proof? A US survey published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that people who used larger bowls when serving themselves ice cream ate 30% more than those who used smaller bowls.
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Cut calories without noticing
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Hate doing the weekly shop? See how quickly you can get it done - and burn extra calories in the process. The rules? ‘Ensure you go up and down every aisle,' says Dean Hodgkin, fitness expert at Ragdale Hall. ‘Pack your own bags and carry them to the car yourself. If you must use a trolley, take it back to the store rather than leaving it at the collection point in the car park.' An hour-long supermarket trip burns around 140 calories - but you could shift another 100 if you really pick up the pace.
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Cut calories without noticing
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pizza crust
Stop trying to saw your way through that super-tough crust - and concentrate on chatting to your dining companion instead! ‘Pizza crusts are almost always laden with fat, so you'll save around 100 calories if you don't eat them,' says Jane Michell. Want more ways to resist temptation in Pizza Express? ‘Say no to garlic bread and ask for your salad dressing on the side - and you could save a further 200 calories,' says Jane.
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Cut calories without noticing
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two colleagues talking
Just about to email a colleague? Stop right there! ‘If someone's in the same building, try getting up to speak to them face-to-face instead,' suggests Dean Hodgkin. Walking to someone else's desk - particularly if it's on another floor - is a good way to build exercise into your day. Likewise, if you're at home, don't call friends who live in the same neighbourhood - pop round and see them. Expecting a call? Leave your mobile upstairs. That way, you'll have to run upstairs to answer it every time it rings.
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Cut calories without noticing
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spaghetti with chilli and herbs
Adding herbs and spices to your cooking gives it extra zest and flavour - while naturally making you take smaller mouthfuls. The result? You feel full-up quicker and don't consume so much. ‘Health spas have used this weight-loss trick for ages to cut calories without sacrificing taste,' says Jane Michell. What's more, research suggests that eating spicy food - particularly chilli - can raise your metabolic rate by 5-8% for up to three hours after you've eaten.
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Cut calories without noticing
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woman standing on bus
You might shift a few calories in the scrum to grab the last free seat on the bus or train - but standing up has its advantages, too. In fact, you'll burn off around 15 more calories an hour by standing tall and thinking slim than you will by sitting down and slouching. Need more persuading? According to scientists at the University of Missouri, the enzymes responsible for burning fat shut down whenever we sit.
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Cut calories without noticing
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woman fidgeting at her desk
It might be a tad irritating for the poor soul sitting next to you in the office or on the sofa - but being a constant fidget can help you shift more calories. ‘Faffing and fidgeting can burn up to an extra 350 calories per day,' says Fitness First personal trainer Julie Seymour. ‘Research has shown that people who fidget more are generally slimmer and find it harder to put on weight than those who find it easy to get settled.'
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Cut calories without noticing
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ice cubes in water
The prospect of dropping ice cubes into your drinking water isn't particularly enticing on cold days - but it could be worth a go. The reason? ‘Drinking ice-cold water gives your body a little extra calorie-burn because the water needs to be heated up in your tummy,' says personal trainer and sports therapist Joslyn Thompson. ‘It's only 17.5 calories per 16 fl oz - but every little helps!' What's more, ensuring you drink plenty of water can help you feel full up so you'll be less likely to reach for sugary snacks.
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Cut calories without noticing
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couple embracing in bed
Want to know the most enjoyable way to burn calories? An energetic sex session! But don't just lie back and think of England - the more effort you put in, the more weight you'll lose. The figures? Research suggests we burn around four or five calories per minute during sex. That does mean it'll take you a little while to burn off that slice of chocolate cake or large glass of Pinot Grigio - but at least you can have fun trying...
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