4 SUPER-SMART SLIMMING TRICKS

1 Mix up your workouts: To avoid a weight-loss plateau, step out of your comfort zone. Try a Zumba class or 2 join your local running group. Going swimming? Laps of the pool can leave you feeling ravenous – the water temperature triggers a hunger response. Pack a piece of fruit to prevent you from 3 munching from the vending machine. Don’t push too hard: Extreme exercise encourages the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which can lead to fat storage around the tummy. Reduce exercise intensity and 4 allow for rest days.

Measure up: Muscle gain can be misleading, as you tend to weigh heavier on the scales. Use the fit of your clothes to gauge progress or measure your waist circumference. For women, less than 31.5in (80cm) is considered healthy.