These days, dieting tips are a dime a dozen, but I’ve discovered a few easy tips that can actually work. If you’re on a weight loss mission, consider implementing these easy techniques to help you lose those unwanted extra pounds.

1.  Beef Up the Veggies on Your Plate
You’ll enjoy your meal more if your eyes see a full plate. But, rather than filling your plate with meat, add volume to your meal by swapping the excess meat with vegetables. You can easily create a full plate by selecting vegetables that take up more space on the plate, like cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes and carrots. For an extra bonus, choose water-rich veggies like cucumbers, zucchini, and tomatoes to fill your plate. Research has shown that eating extra vegetables which are full of water can actually help reduce your daily calorie consumption.

2.  Eat Colorful Food
Experts have found that white foods have the tendency to cause the body to gain more weight. Foods full of white sugar and flour can mess up your blood sugar levels resulting in weight gain instead of the desired weight loss. If you like to eat rice, just pick brown rice, which is healthier than white rice. Choosing whole grain breads and cereals will also promote healthy weight loss. And don’t forget to eat 5 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables each day.

3.  Eat in Front of a Mirror
No, you don’t have to hold a hand mirror as you eat. Just position a mirror in front of the kitchen table so you can easily watch yourself eat. Scientific studies discovered that men and women who repeatedly watch themselves eat reduce their food intake up to one-third of their usual eating habits.
Watching yourself eat can trigger a significant reaction in the brain when you have programmed it with the goal of losing weight. This would help remind you why you want to lose the weight in the first place.

4.  Eat At Home
Don’t eat out on a regular basis. Even with the improved nutritional information available for restaurant foods, it’s still difficult to track what you’re eating. Most restaurant food tends to be fat and sodium laden. Preparing your own meals in the comfort of your own home will enable you to track your food food more thoroughly. When you do have occasion to dine out with friends, eat at home first and then just order water or a low calorie drink at the restaurant.

5.  Chew Your Food Slowly
It’s a know fact that eating fast may cause uncomfortable bloating and gas. Whereas, eating slowly actually stimulates healthy digestion of food. Don’t rely on your stomach to do all of the hard work. Chew your food slowly. Taking your time to chew will help in proper nutrient absorption in your body. It will also allow your brain to register that you’re full and no longer need food.

Follow these healthy weight loss techniques and you’ll shed those extra unwanted pounds more quickly.