But it doesn’t have to bebecause it’s possible for you to actually burn calories while sitting!
Turn Down the Heat
Shiver your timbers!
Why is this important?
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If you work 300 days in a year, that could add up to melting away 8.5 pounds!
And luckily, you don’t even need to stand up to do it!
Set Healthy Reminders
Don’t go at it alone!
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That way, when 3 p.m. rolls around, you see: “Great job, today!
Reward yourself with a fruity snack!”
you’re able to also team up with someone else to hold each other accountable.
After all, aPLoS Onereviewfound that people tend to conform to “eating norms” in social options.
Having another health-minded person you’re spending time with can be useful when you’re both tempted to snack.
Instead, grab a low-cal cup of black coffee, or better yet, some green tea.
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Test panelists lost more than 4 inches from their waists!
Light stretches throughout the day can relax muscles while burning a few extra calories.
Try crossing your arm across your body and pulling it closer with your other arm, and switch.
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Reach up toward the sky and lean over on both sides.
you could also tone up your leg muscles while sitting.
Squeeze a ball between your thighs, knees, or calves.
Do front-inside-outside toe taps, calf raises, and toe raises.
Snack Smart
The Boy and Girl Scouts know best: always be prepared.
And that’s certainly the case when it comes to snacks.
Department of Agriculture found that about two-thirds of adults snack at least twice a day.
Jam Out
Grab your headphones and listen to some tunes.
Can’t listen to music while you work?
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No problem; just throw on some ambient soft, slow jazz during your break.
Astudy published inPsychological Reportsfound that soft music leads diners to eat less and enjoy their food more.
Just be sure you’ve got the option to still hear your munching!
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In fact, this mistake is one of thereasons you’re always hungry.
Plan Out Your Day
Pull up a chair and start brainstorming.
Pair this trick with sprinkling a little cayenne pepper on your food to double down onmetabolism boosters.
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Breathe Deeply
Feeling overwhelmed?
A few deep breaths can help you calm downand shed a few.
So simple, and you don’t have an excuse to not try it!
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(Everyone’s gotta breathe, right?)
Read a Book
Listen up, bookworms!
Your brain-boosting habit can help keep yourweight-lossgoals on track!
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Fast Forward
Who knew cord-cutters were onto something bigger than just saving money.
Dress Down
A simple choice in the morning can have profound results throughout the day.
That translates to almost two pounds lost in a year!
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Feeling comfy and blasting away belly fat?
So, don’t keep cookies or other snacks near your workspace or in your line of sight.
That way, you’ll be less likely to eat them when you aren’t truly hungry.
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Set an alarm to eat lunch before 3 p.m. every day.
Sneak In A Nap
Sit down all the way and take a snooze!
That’s right, you’re able to sleep your way to a slimmer you.
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You may realize it’s not actually worth the effort after all!
For more easy ways to effortlessly up your willpower, check out these40 Tips for MotivationThat Actually Work!
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