cocoa and doesn’t have much sugar or milk in it.
Antioxidants in chocolate help boost the health of your arteries, and you avoid getting fat deposits. Just a small dose of dark chocolate can decrease the risk of heart attack or stroke by almost 40 percent, according to a 2010 study.
5. Drastic weight loss leads to longer-term weight loss and increased confidence.
Major weight loss transformation is a great boost psychologically. A University of Florida study showed when weight loss occurs quickly you also have longer-term success in keeping off the weight. There is more incentive for the person to keep off the weight when they quickly lose lots of weight.
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6. Fidgeting = burned calories.
Making small movements throughout the day pays off with weight loss. Find little ways to lose weight throughout the day – like tapping your feet at your desk, wiggling a pencil, or standing up – because they add up.
A 2015 British study found that fidgeting is good for your health. In another Iowa State University study researchers found that when people add these extra activities into their day, they burn 300 calories or more.
7. Dairy is your friend.
There is a perception that dairy products can make you fat. However, research shows the opposite. One University of Tennessee study found that obese participants who had three daily servings of dairy significantly reduced their body fat. When they also cut back on calories, they experienced faster weight loss. When you are calcium deficient, it causes weight gain and decreases appetite control. If you are eating certain sources of calcium such as yogurt or low and nonfat cheese these may help increase your ability to lose weight.
Weight loss transformation, while drastic, starts with small incremental steps. Integrating some of these ‘best-kept secrets’ into your daily routine will put you on the right path for your weight loss transformation.