50 Weight Loss Secrets Revealed in 5 Words or Less
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When you want to know how to lose weight, sometimes the answer is really simple.
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When you want to know how to lose weight, sometimes the answer is really simple.
Here at Eat This, Not That!, we spend a lot of time sorting through medical journals, nutritional databases, and the latest health and fitness research. We’ve learned an awful lot about science-y stuff like brown fat cells, alpha-linoleic acid, and something called fibroblast growth factor 21. (It’s a liver hormone. Don’t sweat it.) We also know way too much about what’s inside a chicken nugget.
But our job is to boil it all down into news you can use and, more importantly, remember. And while Twitter may have thrown down the 140-character gauntlet, we’ve decided to go one better: to answer some of your most burning questions about fat-burning in five words or less. So now there’s no need to remember whether you’re rooting for the Firmicutes or the Bacteroidetes (both forms of gut bacteria; it’s the latter that helps promote weight loss). All you need are five little words, and you’re on your way to a littler middle. And to blast fat even faster, don't miss these essential 55 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism—Fast!
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Q: I’m working out more than ever but still not losing weight. Why not?!
A: You’re eating too many calories.
A: You’re eating too many calories.
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Q: How do I always stop wanting a dessert after lunch and dinner?
A: You’ve trained yourself. Untrain yourself.
A: You’ve trained yourself. Untrain yourself.
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Q: I hear that fruit has sugar. How much should I eat of it?
A: Eat plenty, don’t drink any.
A: Eat plenty, don’t drink any.
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Q: What’s more important? The number of calories you eat or the type of calories you eat?
A: Pick quality over quantity.
A: Pick quality over quantity.
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Q: I go to bed early, but I’m always too exhausted to workout. What should I do?
A: Get checked for sleep apnea.
A: Get checked for sleep apnea.
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Q: Why does kale taste so gross but everyone raves about it?
A: You have to “massage” it.
A: You have to “massage” it.
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Q: What’s the deal with celebrities cutting dairy and losing so much weight?
A: Lactose can cause bloating.
A: Lactose can cause bloating.
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Q: Are veggie chips healthy?
A: No.
A: No.
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Q: Are energy bars good for me?
A: No. Energy = calories.
A: No. Energy = calories.
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Q: Is coffee good for me?
A: 1-2 cups, yes. More, no.
A: 1-2 cups, yes. More, no.
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Q: True or false: Chocolate is actually healthy?
A: Only if it’s 70%+ cacao.
A: Only if it’s 70%+ cacao.
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Q: Is wheat bread always better than white?
A: No. Only 100% whole wheat.
A: No. Only 100% whole wheat.
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Q: Do I drink too much?
A: If you ask, then yes.
A: If you ask, then yes.
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Q: Margarine or butter?
A: Butter. Better yet, olive oil.
A: Butter. Better yet, olive oil.
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Q: Is honey better for me than sugar?
A: Only slightly.
A: Only slightly.
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Q: What’s the first thing I should do when I wake up?
A: Drink a glass of water.
A: Drink a glass of water.
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Q: Should I eat the yolk?
A: It’s where the nutrients live.
A: It’s where the nutrients live.
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Q: Pinto, navy, kidney: Are all beans the same?
A: Darker beans mean more nutrition.
A: Darker beans mean more nutrition.
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Q: What’s the deal with gluten?
A: Only sensitive people get sick.
A: Only sensitive people get sick.
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Q: What’s the healthiest fruit out there?
A: Guava: protein, fiber, vitamin C
A: Guava: protein, fiber, vitamin C
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Q: Any tricks to get my kids to eat vegetables?
A: Have them exercise first.
A: Have them exercise first.
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Q: What can I add to my smoothies to make them healthier?
A: Chia seeds
A: Chia seeds
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Q: What’s the best way to order healthy in a restaurant?
A: Order first, before your friends.
A: Order first, before your friends.
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Q: Is fresh fruit healthier than frozen?
A: No. Frozen’s usually better.
A: No. Frozen’s usually better.
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Q: How can I cut down on mindless snacking?
A: Ask yourself: Am I hungry?
A: Ask yourself: Am I hungry?
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Q: What’s the best way to save money in the supermarket?
A: Avoid temptation; use self-checkout.
A: Avoid temptation; use self-checkout.
MORE: We share the amazing research about self-checkouts in #21 of the 50 Best-Ever Weight Loss Secrets from Skinny People!
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Q: What’s the healthiest condiment?
A: Mustard
A: Mustard
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Q: What’s the biggest threat to my figure?
A: Getting married
A: Getting married
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