11 Simple Diet Hacks That Anyone Can Follow

Cutting calories and dieting is not the only way to lose weight

Regi George JenariusUpdated: Oct 02, 2017, 16:19 IST

Cutting calories and dieting are the two single-most instinctive concepts that come to mind when you think of tweaking your eating habits to lose weight or just to get into shape. But both approaches can be overwhelming enough to throw anyone looking to get started off before they get stuck into it.

Chuck dieting, opt for changes that are permanent

Chuck dieting, opt for changes that are permanent Diets hardly ever work in the long run because they are restrictive and tend to get boring once you��re through with them. Instead stick to changes that you are more likely to stick with for life; even that means indulging in foods you enjoy in moderation.

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Diets hardly ever work in the long run because they are restrictive and tend to get boring once you��re through with them. Instead, stick to changes that you are more likely to stick with for life; even that means indulging in foods you enjoy in moderation.

Set the right mood for eating

Set the right mood for eating Being in a relaxed state while you eat satisfies you more and makes you unlikely to overeat. A study on this subject once revealed that people who dined in a relaxed environment with dimmed lighting and mellow music ate 175 calories lesser every meal.

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Being in a relaxed state while you eat satisfies you more and makes you unlikely to overeat. A study on this subject once revealed that people who dined in a comfortable environment with dimmed lighting and mellow music ate 175 calories lesser every meal.

When you drink, drink out of a small skinny glass

When you drink, drink out of a small skinny glass We tend to drink more while drinking out of a short, wider glass because it provokes over pouring. Studies have found that people pour 30 percent more liquid into shorter glasses as compared to taller skinny ones with the same volume.

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We tend to drink more while drinking out of a short, wider glass because it provokes over pouring. Studies have found that people pour 30 percent more liquid into shorter glasses as compared to taller skinny ones with the same volume.

Use smaller bowls

Use smaller bowls Studies have found that people who ate in larger bowls ended up eating 16 percent more than their counterparts that ate in smaller bowls. Yes, visualisation does impact our appetite.

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Studies have found that people who eat in larger bowls ended up eating 16 percent more than their counterparts that ate in smaller bowls. Yes, visualisation does impact our appetite.

Sleep more to lose more weight

Sleep more to lose more weight Better sleep habits are a vital part of any weight loss plan. Factoring in an appropriate amount of sleep is an essential element needed to lose weight as the lesser you sleeps the hungrier you feel.

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Better sleep habits are a vital part of any weight loss plan. Factoring in an appropriate amount of sleep is an essential element needed to lose weight as the lesser you sleep, the hungrier you feel.

Slow down on the chewing

Slow down on the chewing Considering the fact that your brain receives the message that your stomach is full 20-minutes after it really is, it pays dividend to slow down while chewing. Research reveals that chewing slowly helps ease the digestion of food, eat less and retain more energy from what you eat.

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Considering the fact that your brain receives the message that your stomach is full 20-minutes later, it pays dividends to slow down while chewing. Research reveals that chewing slowly helps ease the digestion of food, eat less and retain more energy from what you eat.

Avoid distractions while you eat

Avoid distractions while you eat Distracting your mind while you eat by watching TV or surfing the net causes an increase of 10 percent in the food you consume in one sitting, studies reveal. It��s better to be mindful while eating so you are aware of the signs of being full.

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Distracting your mind while you eat by watching TV or surfing the net causes an increase of 10 percent in the food you consume in one sitting, studies reveal. It��s better to be mindful while eating so you are aware of the signs of being full.

Don��t skip your appetiser

Don��t skip your appetiser Having a light appetiser like a soup can reduce your meal��s total calorie intake by up to 20 percent. So make sure you don��t skip that small bite before you get stuck into the main course.

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Having a light appetiser like a bowl of soup can reduce your meal��s total calorie intake by up to 20 percent. So make sure you don��t skip that small bite before you get stuck into the main course.

Skip mid-morning snacks for afternoon snacks

Skip mid-morning snacks for afternoon snacks Recent studies have found that snacking in the morning lead to snacking more through the day. It��s preferable to snack in the afternoon; especially if you are looking to accelerate your weight loss efforts.

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Recent studies have found that snacking in the morning lead to snacking more through the day. It��s preferable to snack in the afternoon; especially if you are looking to accelerate your weight loss efforts.

Eat healthy before heading for grocery shopping

Eat healthy before heading for grocery shopping Recent studies have found that indulging in healthy snack, like a piece of fruit, makes you less inclined to purchasing junk food. The idea is that doing so leads to a ��healthier mindset�� and helps you make smarter food choices.

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Recent studies have found that indulging in a healthy snack, like a piece of fruit, makes you less inclined to purchasing junk food. The idea is that doing so leads to a ��healthier mindset�� and helps you make smarter food choices.

Eat out of a plate instead of out of a bag

Eat off a plate instead of out of a bag Putting your food on the plate helps you see how much you��re eating, which helps you assess the amount that you��re about to ingest. You��ll be closer to one-serving mark that��s appropriate for your body and feel satiated.