How to Lose Weight Like a Model

You want to lose that baby fat and boast a body like a model, but you don't know how to get that perfect slim figure no matter how much exercise you get or how many grapefruits you eat for breakfast. Read on to find out how models lose weight by increasing their metabolism and by acquiring healthy habits when it comes to eating out.

Instructions

Increase Your Metabolism to Lose Weight

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  Eat more than 1000 calories a day. Sure, you can lose a few pounds in no time flat on 1000 calories or less a day, but your body will feel empty which will slow down your metabolism instead. You'll feel lethargic and tired and it will actually make it harder to lose weight.

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  Enjoy breakfast and eat mini, low-calorie snack foods between meals to keep your energy level up and your metabolism working--things a model needs to keep up her demanding schedule.

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  Limit your alcohol intake. Drinking alcohol suppresses your body's power to burn off fat. If you must, have a high-volume drink with a low alcohol content, like beer, and limit it to one drink a night. Also, drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and keep toxins flushed out of your system.

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  Add black pepper, ginger, and chili peppers to your diet. It'll help you burn fat and lose weight more rapidly by naturally raising your body temperature.

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  Boost your muscle mass by going to the gym and participating in weightlifting exercises or aerobics classes, carting your own groceries in or taking the stairs at work. Fat burns 90% less calories than muscle does, so the more lean muscle you have the higher your metabolism will be.

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  Take vitamin B (particularly B-12), calcium and iodine regularly. B Vitamins give you more energy, calcium increases metabolism, and iodine activates the thyroid gland which helps to regulate metabolism. Also, eat foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids which equalizes blood sugar levels and helps to limit big appetites.

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  Brew a cup of green tea to keep your appetite at bay. Green tea helps to keep fat stores at a minimum and increases your energy.

Tips for Eating Out the Healthy Way

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  Curb your appetite by drinking a cup of green tea or a diet soda before going to the restaurant. It'll help to eliminate hunger pangs and keep you from ordering more food than you need or even want.

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  Select the smallest plate you can find at the buffet table. Filling that up won't bust your waistline. Resist the urge to revisit the buffet table. Instead, drink plenty of water with your meal which will fill you up faster.

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  Pick an appetizer or two instead of ordering a three-course meal. Most restaurants today offer large servings that can easily satisfy your hunger and keep you satiated without feeling too full.

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  Order a meal that is steamed, baked, grilled or poached. Stay away from fried foods and foods prepared with creamy sauces. Select a green salad instead of french fries or potatoes, and don't use too much salad dressing.

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  Send the bread back with the waiter and be sure to leave some food on your plate. Ask for a doggie bag and eat the rest for dinner the next day.

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  Socialize at a cocktail party by limiting yourself to eating one snack at a time, especially fresh veggies and hummus-based dips. Eat slowly and don't linger at the appetizer table.

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  Indulge in light beers or drinks mixed with soda instead of tonic. Tonic has more calories. Stay away from drinks made with fruit juice which also have hidden calories. Try diet Coke or diet Sprite, or a white wine spritzer as a low calorie summer favorite.