Zero calories, but they make you fat

There are a few things that do not have calories, but according to studies they do contribute to making us fat. Among them:

Watching television.
Perhaps due to the inactivity, according to studies, the people who watch more television are heavier than people who watch less. Ah.. that Gossip Girl.

Friends.
If your friends are into eating a lot, most likely it will affect your behavior and you may gain weight. I think there is no need to look for skinny friends; we only have to be aware of this fact and watch our behavior. It is difficult, but it can be done.

Sugar substitutes.
They do not have calories or have very little, but they may contribute to making you hungry. Also some people save calories in the drink to consume them eating something else.

Going to the movies.
OK the movies do not make anybody fat, but the popcorn does. Just avoid it and have something healthier or just watch the movie.

Buying larger sizes.
This applies to larger portions of foods as well as larger clothing sizes. If your clothes are tight, it means you are gaining weight, try to eat less for a few days and they will fit well again. If you just let the weight accumulate you will gain more weight than you think and it will be more difficult to get fit.

Living in the suburbs
In most large cities people have to walk a lot. In the suburbs we can take our cars and park very close to everything. Living closer to nature does not mean living a healthier life, we have to make an effort to walk more and be more active.


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Tips to eat healthier and lose weight without a diet

Try to eat until you are 80% full. According to studies, the stomach takes a long time to send signals to the brain telling that there is no need to continue eating. So if you eat after you are 80% full, you will be overeating. You can always eat something later on if you are hungry.

Avoid drinking too much liquid during your meals. Your digestion will be easier if you take only limited fluids. Specially, avoid sodas and sweet drinks. If you drink a lot of fluids before and during your meal, you will feel less hungry, and your stomach will not be able to properly decide if it is full.

Eat in a relaxing environment. According to studies when people eat while listening to loud music, they eat more. Needless to say avoid watching television while eating.

Avoid the orange color in the place you eat. According to studies certain colors make us eat more and orange is the worst culprit. For this reason in the past some fast food chains chose orange in the decoration.

Sit down to eat. If you eat while standing up or in a distracting environment, you may eat more. It is a good habit to always sit to eat, even a fruit. While it is not the American culture, but it is a good habit to have. In Japan, the worst faux-pas that you can commit is to eat while walking down the street as we often do.

Always chew your food well. This will help to slow down the pace, you will eat less and have a better digestion because your teeth have done some of the work that the stomach may be forced to do.

According to studies if you eat in the company of people who eat a lot you will eat more than you would if you will be alone or in company of people who have a healthy lifestyle.

Use small plates and serve small amounts. You can always get more later. We learned that "eat everything on your place" when we were children, so if we put more food on the plate, we tend to eat it even thought we may not really want it.

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Do body wraps work?

We all want to lose weight and many spas offer all types of exotic body wraps promising you that you will lose pounds and inches. You must have also heard your friends rave about the results. But do they really help you actually lose weight and become slimmer?

No, and this is why. The body's weight comes from bones, muscle, fat, and water. When you have a body wrap treatment, you lose water and nothing happens to fat, bones, and muscles. Of course, being pampered for a few hours will make you feel good and you will see a reduction in size and weight, but the reality is that during the course of the day or days as you drink water and eat normally, most of your weight will return fairly quickly. Even those so-called detox treatments are also effective in the short run. As soon as you return from the spa and eat normally, your weight will come right back or you might even gain weight since you were starved all this time and end up eating more than normal.

So are they worth it?

Not for weight loss. If you just want to be pampered and lose a few inches for your wedding or a special moment, they might be fine, but there is no short-cut to losing weight. Long-term, stable weight loss can only be achieved through smart eating, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes. Of course, liposuction or tummy tuck help too.