1. Drink plenty of water! Drink two glasses before each meal and you will notice significant results in your weight!
2. Order Al La Carte! Resist the temptation to have sides…
3. Pick whole grains over processed white-flour based items
4. Eat spicy food! It speeds up your metabolism and promotes weight loss
5. Try to get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep
6. Manage your stress, go for a jog or just take a deep breath!
7. Take the stairs, let that elevator take someone else
8. Take time when eating, chew completely, try not to scarf down your meal!
9. Go for a walk after dinner
10. At work, keep healthy snacks on hand
11. Don’t take life so seriously, laugh at jokes and smile
12. Eat protein, it will keep you fuller
13. Avoid distractions during dinner, and pay attention to what your eating
14. Eat dinner early, before 7PM
15. Weigh yourself everyday
16. Start eating the same food on a regular basis, begin a routine!
17. Reward yourself every once and a while
18. Read about health, diet and exercise to get your mind thinking
19. Always, always, always eat breakfast!
20. Take time to snack through out the day

Coconuts aren’t just for delicious pina colada’s, they have a number of health benefits that most of us would have never guessed! The coconut oil you find in any health food store will do the trick…

• Improves your skin with its moisturizing properties
• Helps you lose weight by making you feel more full
• Relieves stress when used with a massage
• Repairs damage in your hair and promotes growth
• Wards off wrinkles with it’s anti-aging properties
• Improves healing with its antibacterial properties
• Improves digestion and helps in absorption of nutrients
• Gives you energy and increases metabolism
• Prevents liver, kidney and gall bladder disease
• Maintains a healthy heart by regulating cholesterol

Knowing all of this really inspires me to incorporate coconut into my daily regimen! Plus, it’s also beneficial to your nose as the scent of coconut is refreshing!

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