1. Fill Up With Water!

The Trick:

Drink two glasses of water half an hour before mealtime.

How It Works:

The main reason why we tend to overeat is because we don’t feel “full” enough. In reality, you shouldn’t be eating until your stomach’s about to burst, just until you don’t feel hungry anymore. Two glasses of water half an hour before a meal will help you keep your portions in check by making you feel less hungry. And it doesn’t hurt that water will keep you hydrated and your bowels working smoothly either!

A study published in the Journal of Obesity in August 2015 also detailed research conducted on participants who “preloaded” with water before a meal, compared to those who didn’t. The results showed that the former group lost weight faster (an average of 3 pounds in 12 weeks) than the latter one.