It’s a combination of updating your diet and making necessary adjustments in your workouts and overall lifestyle habits.

When it comes down to it, having too much of anything is never a good thing.

Downsize your plates.

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so that change the size of your waistline, you first have to change the size of your plate.

“Eat off salad plates instead of dinner plates,” The Nutrition Twins suggest.

“Most people overfill their plates, no matter how big the plate is.

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Go dry for three weeks every month.

Needless to say, cutting back is crucial.

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Have your veggies before your meal.

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Make your veggies a top priority.

In fact, have them before each meal!

Squeeze lemon over your veggies and try balsamic vinegar.

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Make smart drink choices.

Soda doesn’t offer any nutrients and contributes to a spike in your blood sugar.

Consider intermittent fasting.

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If you haven’t triedintermittent fastingbefore, you may want to give it a shot.

Select portion-controlled snacks that will leave you satisfied.

It’s time to ditch the candies, ice cream, and chocolate chip cookies for satisfying portion-controlled snacks.

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These unhealthy snack choices can also leave you hungry and craving even more quick “pick-me-up” foods.

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Kick up your daily cardio game.

Lace up your sneakers, because it’s prime time to kick up your cardio.

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“Commit to doing it every day until you reach your goal.

Aim for an hour a day,” The Nutrition Twins suggest.

“Order sauces and dressings on the side and make a run at stick to one or two teaspoons.

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It’s an easy way to keep calories in check while still getting the flavor,” they say.

Take 10 gradual, deep breaths before you eat.

Carving out time before meals to take 10 slow, deep breaths is an excellent habit to get into.

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“It will help you slow down, so you won’t eat as quickly.

Power down your blue light devices one hour before bedtime.

Be sure to turn off all electronics an hour before heading to sleep.

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This will help you get an overall more restful snooze.

These are calorie-dense and create a sugar high followed by a crash.

When the crash sets in, you crave more sugar and it becomes a vicious cycle.”

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