10 Tips for Losing 7lbs

1.Cut out the carbs at night, you probably won't be burning them off unless you go to the gym in the evening. Makes sure you have some carbs at lunch.

2. Cut out the alcohol. After a drink or two your will power is weakened and that chocolate doesn't seem like a bad idea. Not to mention all the extra calories in the alcohol. It's tough I know but unless you do you won't be getting into that slinky number that you bought to wear for the party.

3. Try and keep on the move, even if you are sitting at a desk all day, get up and go to the water cooler more frequently, or just move around the office whenever you can. You can even do some buttock tightening excercises whilst sitting down.

4. Cut down on fat. Take care with the olive oil it has as many calories as butter (even though its better for you). Try using an oil spray instead.

5. Go to bed early. If you find yourself snacking in front of the television every evening then get yourself a good book and go to bed.

6. Hide the cookies......better still don't buy them in the first place. If they are on view you will probably be tempted. Be carefull with the nuts and dried fruit too as these calories can mount up.

7. A quick 1 day detox, boil up some vegetables in a light stock, simmer for at least an hour. Strain of the liquid and sip throughout the day. You can also eat the cooked vegetables when hungry, this is a good detox.

8. 7 day detox, this really helps to drop some poundage, just drink lemon water first thing in the morning then fruit and vegetables (salads) throughout the day for the first 2 days. After that you can introduce beans and lentils and grilled fish, try and keep off the dairy and you should see a big difference. Not only will you shed some pounds but your skin will be looking much healthier and you will feel a lot fitter.

9. NO Butts! Exercise, its the only way to help move the excess. If you don't like the gym then just walk round the neighbourhood, if you don't like the neighbourhood then walk up and down your stairs several times, if you don't have stairs then try and invest in a peice of home gym equipment. You can find some bargains on Ebay, especially if you look for misspelled words.

10. Stand up straight and Suck it in! Good posture goes a long way to giving the illusion of having lost weight, stand up straight with your shoulders back and your chin parallel with the floor. Push your hips forward and bottom under, this sucks the tummy in.

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