5 tricks to lose weight without going to the gym or dieting –

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1. Drink water before each meal

A study published in the American journal obesity found that people who drink 2 glasses of water approximately 30 minutes before sitting down at the table lose more weight than the ones in a hurry that already leave straight for the meal. Another study published in the journal Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism noted that the same amount of liquid before lunch and dinner accelerated the metabolic rate by up to 30% for up to 2 hours.

2. Watch what you eat

Research published in the journal American Journal of Clinical Nutrition proved that those who eat surrounded by distractions end up consuming extra calories, both during the meal and the rest of the day. So you know: when sitting at the table, turn off the TV and put your phone away. Take the time to appreciate what you’ve put on your plate – that way you’ll be more satisfied.

3. Add chocolate to the menu

But the bitter – by the way, look at him as your new best friend. Scholars at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, provided their milk and bitter version to two groups of people first thing in the morning. Then, at lunch, all the participants were given a few slices of Pizza. The result? The group that enjoyed the dark chocolate ended up consuming 17% fewer calories at lunch than the group that consumed the milk version.

4. Use smaller dishes

Researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK, reviewed 72 studies and found that people tend to consume more when using larger plates and cups. Scholars have also come to the conclusion that replacing dishes with smaller options saves more than 500 calories a day.

5. Sleep more

A study published in the American journal SLEEP shows that people who sleep badly end up feeling hungrier the next day, even after eating very well during meals. So, if you need a helping hand to rethink your habit of going to bed at the crack of dawn every day, ask yourself if you’d rather spend a few extra hours in the sheets or at the gym to make up for your extra calorie intake. Here’s the tip!