Opt for natural sweeteners, 11 Easy Ways to Lose Those Last 10 Pounds

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11 Easy Ways to Lose Those Last 10 Pounds

You don't have to go on a crazy weight loss diet to shed those last few pounds -- try these depravation-free methods instead

April 14, 2011 | by Kristen Oldham Giordani | 81 COMMENTS

Opt for natural sweeteners

If you must sweeten your foods or beverages, use only Stevia, says Borden. It is not a chemical and won't cause your insulin levels to spike. And, don't be fooled by agave nectar -- it's "just as bad as high fructose corn syrup," she says.

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by RORO84 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 08:29PM Report as inappropriate

how long would this take?

by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:48PM Report as inappropriate

I recently cut pop/soda (again) and have replaced that with water with sliced cucumbers, lemons and mint leaves. This is a wonderful drink as not only does it detox and help you lose weight but it also helps clear your complexion. 2 birds one stone.

by krista_dailey Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

great info

by LittleBunny Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10:58AM Report as inappropriate

nice to know

by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

great tips overall, but i laughed a little at the chopsticks tip - i eat way faster with chopsticks than forks!

by schien Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

Like the rebounder and working out at work. Don't like the chopstick idea though

by EricaF123 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

These are great tips...I really should get a trampoline, that seems like an awesome workout!

by MizzPink Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:18AM Report as inappropriate

That jump rope looks like fun!

by justmilly Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:20AM Report as inappropriate

I prefer Splenda to Stevia. The cinnamon seems interesting. I'm going to look into the rolling excercises.

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

Cool ideas

by Aiyjay Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 03:11AM Report as inappropriate

I love cinnamon... Hope it will work.

by lilas Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:16AM Report as inappropriate

Nice ideas....

by andyv1217 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 10:11PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, I am going to try some of these!

by yestfl Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 07:26PM Report as inappropriate

Great ides! Cinnamon is so delicious1

by VV001 Monday, May 28, 2012 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips.

by Mysterylady Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 03:50PM Report as inappropriate

Mmm i love cinnamon! i should start adding it to everything! lol.

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate

ooh i want the jumprope!

by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 02:29AM Report as inappropriate

Green tea always helps me when I am losing weight.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:28AM Report as inappropriate

I was expecting to already know all these, but there were a couple items on this list that were new to me. Great read!

by tallredamanda Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 12:46PM Report as inappropriate

Good reminders!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:39PM Report as inappropriate

Some good food for thought...eating fat quells the craving for sugar, hmmm....gotta try that out. How many calories off for doing reviews!

by ShanthiDevi Monday, March 19, 2012 at 01:43AM Report as inappropriate

Bleh, these are the same old recycled "new" tips that are published every year!

by queeniemeanie Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 08:27AM Report as inappropriate

thanks.

by queenphoto Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 04:31PM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the tips

by darksecret Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 08:25AM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by Nicole2814 Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 03:13PM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:23AM Report as inappropriate

thank you

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:16AM Report as inappropriate

The virtual jump rope looks awesome! I always hit myself with a real one

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 09:12PM Report as inappropriate

bad article! not all agave is boiled down high fructose corn syrup. you need to find a reputable brand. and don't believe everything you read, research for yourselves

by dontbeignorant Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 07:05PM Report as inappropriate

I drink lots of tea and eat with chopsticks!

by MissXu Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate

So, there is no miracle weight loss cure:)

by tahutch Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 04:33PM Report as inappropriate

Haa.. i totally break these.

by mgibs96 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:44PM Report as inappropriate

I am eating a cookie while reading this.. Should I stop??

by modinosaur Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate

Water water water. Its very good for you.

by andyv1217 Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate

some of the stuff we eat is nasty if you actually see what it is... lol

by Bon_Bon Friday, October 14, 2011 at 01:16AM Report as inappropriate

I've already started limiting my coffee intake. It's hard but I've noticed that I can think clearer now :)

by vfalkow Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 01:34PM Report as inappropriate

So many great facts and tips!!

by vfalkow Friday, September 2, 2011 at 02:13PM Report as inappropriate

i already drink water but i will try eatting with chopped sticks! another thing is eat your meals in a saucer plate will help with portion size!

by beautyishername Friday, September 2, 2011 at 04:08AM Report as inappropriate

Water and workouts are the answer!

by LittleBunny Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 07:21AM Report as inappropriate

Depravation-free, LOL!!! I sincerely hope they don't make one depraved.

by auntnett Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 07:27AM Report as inappropriate

Agave is very much important! Without it our Margarita’s wouldn't taste the same without the Tequila!! LOL!

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 08:55AM Report as inappropriate

Let's be serious! The agave stuff is Really not important. What IS important is Water, Movement and NO hydrogenated fats. Keep it nice and simple.

by kariro Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 06:11AM Report as inappropriate

The comments on this one are much better than the article.

by alictasia Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, I always like to have new info to investigate.

by MissPurple Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 12:10PM Report as inappropriate

Agave is from the pineapple looking core or "pina" of the blue agave plant in Mexico. It is not corn syrup. It is a sweetener, and like anything else it has its pros and cons. Whoever fact checked this article missed this statement.

by attagirl Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:48AM Report as inappropriate

Agave is not a scam. It's a sweetener. It is used primarily by people who want to avoid animal products, not because it is not sugar. Don't be so reactionary and do YOUR research.

by Seano Monday, July 11, 2011 at 08:39AM Report as inappropriate

No. 1 Limit your liquids to herbal tea and water only. Drinking even light juices or diet coke will still pack on pounds over time, says Borden. If you need a fruity fix, eat and peel your fruit, don't drink it, you'll get more fiber and less sugar that way. No. 2 Eat with chopsticks. "People who use chopsticks tend to eat way less and get fuller quicker because it takes longer to eat -- they slow you down," says Borden. This is one of the biggest rules of thumb when it comes to eating right. If you eat too fast your body doesn't register that it's full, so you'll keep eating unnecessary calories. No. 3 Take your workout to work. No time to exercise before or after work? Burn a few calories at work instead. Borden likes the virtual jump rope for this purpose (try Airope Original). It's easy to tote (you won't whip any colleagues), and two simple minutes of jumping will get you off your bum, burn calories and likely prevent your back from hunching and hurting, she says No. 4 Avoid low fat diets. "Fat is your friend, it will help you burn calories because it satiates you … and it quells sugar and white flour cravings," says Borden. Find good-for-you fats in avocado, olive oil and fish. No. 5 Do an activity that "involves your lymphatic system," says Borden. Try running, jump rope, rebounding (jumping on a mini trampoline). These activities are a "good way to boost your metabolism and get rid of toxins and waste," she says. Add them to your regular workout for a calorie-burning boost. No. 6 Sprinkle on the cinnamon. Flavoring your oatmeal, cereal, coffee -- you name it -- with cinnamon may actually control the insulin spikes that often occur post meal, according to a US Department of Agriculture finding. These spikes often make you feel hungry, which isn't ideal if you're trying to cut calories. No. 7 Avoid creamy foods. Example: Dairy or creamy dressings like ranch have more unhealthy fats and are harder to digest than olive oil fats found in vinaigrette-like dressings. No. 8 Add more weight to your weight-training workout. It's a myth that women "shouldn't lift over three pounds," says Borden. "The more muscle you have the higher your metabolism will be," she adds. So, don't be afraid to add weight to your workout -- contrary to popular belief, it's actually hard to add bulky weight. If you can do 15 reps of an exercise easily, add more weight until your last rep is an effort, she says. No. 9 If you must sweeten your foods or beverages, use only Stevia, says Borden. It is not a chemical and won't cause your insulin levels to spike. And, don't be fooled by agave -- it's "boiled down high fructose corn syrup," she says. No. 10 Get rolling. If you don't own a foam roller, now's the time to invest in one (try PB Elite Soft Molded Foam Rollers). Simply rolling out your back, neck and leg muscles will open them up, relax them and help get your blood flowing. The more blood you have flowing though your body, the "faster your metabolism will be," says Borden. Not sure how the heck to "roll out" your body? Download this body rolling tutorial. No. 11 Stay away from partially hydrogenated oils or fats. You have to read labels to insure your foods don't contain these. "It is fake and processed and put in food so it lasts longer on the shelves, but it will also stay in your body a long time," says Borden.

by elsifer Monday, July 11, 2011 at 07:42AM Report as inappropriate

Agave syrup might not be "corn" syrup, but it sure is high fructose. It's a scam - do your research!

by elsifer Monday, July 11, 2011 at 07:38AM Report as inappropriate

Does it annoy anyone else to not have a list of these? It drives me crazy to click next for everything and not be able to see the whole list. Is there a list format?

by amandajo1982 Monday, July 11, 2011 at 06:36AM Report as inappropriate

How is agave boiled down high fructose corn syrup??? That is a bold faced lie. Agave is a succulent plant grown in Mexico. Anything other than what the label says is illegal, so the writer here is full of it. I would like to see proof of that statement please!!!!

by pippin Monday, July 11, 2011 at 05:41AM Report as inappropriate

The water I can do but the chopsticks you got to be kidding

by dee_badey Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 07:00PM Report as inappropriate

I only read the first two. These are not simple, they are major changes. Drink only water? I would never have thought of that. Duh. Carry chopsticks in my pocket and take them out at restaurants? Or maybe I'll use them in the car.

by rosemary_walton Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 05:32PM Report as inappropriate

Tell us something we already haven't read....this is old news. sorry don't mean to be jaded on this but we've heard all this before.

by Girltalk Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

I cannot give up dairy

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Monday, June 27, 2011 at 11:11PM Report as inappropriate

some new tips and very motivating. Makes me want to hit the gym. Thank you for that alone!

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate

I don't really know any guys that would apply self tanner. I think it's safe to say that I'll be getting my tan the old fashioned way from the sun (With sunblock on of course) while I wash my car, mow the lawn and exercise outside. I love to cycle!

by AlexDesignGod Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 02:28PM Report as inappropriate

Love the cinnamon idea, thanks TB!

by seeingpink Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 05:32AM Report as inappropriate

good ideas

by keatonkat Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 08:08PM Report as inappropriate

That tip about the chopsticks is brilliant; I never would have thought of that as a way to slow things down. LOL

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 07:19AM Report as inappropriate

Good, fresh ideas! Every little bit helps.

by Thorne Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate

Y'all go to the gym! Fitness is the key to a happy healthy body!

by LittleBunny Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 09:04PM Report as inappropriate

It is not my diet that is a problem it is metabolism dropping and serious lack of energy/motivation at the end of my long work days

by elena62 Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate

i would never ever give up coffee.

by Rawrrr Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not cutting coffee but I love the cinnamon tip.

by BellezzaBeauty Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 04:51AM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad to see they didn't suggest coffee

by modinosaur Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 12:11PM Report as inappropriate

cutting out juices and diet coke will be my 1st step!

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

It is so hard for me to motivate myself to start training...lazy,lazy me!

by selma Friday, May 20, 2011 at 04:47PM Report as inappropriate

eating with chopsticks will become like forks eventually cuz they are an everyday use you dont get fuller quicker

by azngrl25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

yum cinnamon!

by judyangel101 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate

Weight training is great. Women have the misconception that it'll make them bulky--I love weight training and haven't added any bulk at all! It helps me look lean and toned.

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, April 25, 2011 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate