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It is a common misconception that losing weight is all about rigorous exercise and a strict diet. However, sometimes even the smallest of efforts can help you drop off those extra pounds. Below are some incredibly easy ways to say to goodbye to extra body fat.
1. Get enough sleep.
Not many people maintain the discipline of going to bed at the same time every day, get enough rest and wake up fresh the next morning. However, in order to burn 5,000 calories in a day, one must have a minimum of eight hours of sleep and follow the sleep cycle consistently, according to Shape.
2. Get a fitness tracker.
Buy a Fitbit surge or a similar wearable fitness-tracking device that records your heart rate, steps, calories and also allows users to customize their readings for various activities such as walking, running and cycling. A tracker makes exercising a lot more fun and as a result, one is more likely to stay on track.
3. Drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated.
A study published by Annals of Family Medicine revealed that a person who drinks plenty of water and eats more water-loaded vegetables and fruits is more likely to lose weight. Moreover, drinking lots of water helps boost one's metabolism, which in turn helps burn body fat.
4. Eat smaller meals, several times a day.
Permanent fat loss is all about obtaining and maintaining a fast metabolism rate. Therefore, eating five to six meals a day every three hours will help burn fat instead of muscle tissue.
5. Wear an ice vest.
Get a high-tech ice vest like "Thin Ice" or "Cold Shoulder," which can help burn an additional 200 calories. Sleeping in cold temperatures also helps with weight loss as it forces the body to produce extra heat, which in turn burns calories.
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