You've heard it before but it still rings true. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water each day will help your metabolism (making you burn more calories) and will clear up your skin. Talk about a wonder beverage! You don't have to eat a full meal right right after you wake up. What is important is that you eat something i.e bread, cereal, a piece of fruit, a hour or two after you wake up to help jumpstart your metabolism. These healthy snack alternatives give you the sugar (plus vitamins!) you crave for without the extra calories. Apple is a nice choice as it is packed with pectin and will make you feel full longer. Or if you're feeling extra tired, reach for a banana and ignore the cookie. Its high potassium content will boost your energy in no time.

Make it a point to keep your body moving. A good example is to park your car further than you usually do. This will give you the opportunity to walk a bit more everyday. You can also offer to do the groceries in your house. Moving along those aisles while pushing a full cart is a sure exercise wonder. Another is to do your own car wash. So bring in the soap and bucket and start scrubbing. Eating several times a day actually helps your metabolism in burning more calories than loading them all up in a single meal. This also eliminates the danger of over-eating later on.

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