The 6 Laziest Ways To Lose Weight

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Leave out one ingredient.

By using nonstick cookware, you'll cut down on calories and prep time, says Clark. If you leave out oil or butter when cooking lean meats and veggies you'll save fat and calories: Extra-virgin olive oil contains 120 calories and 14 g of fat per tablespoon, and unsalted butter has 102 calories and 12 g of fat per tablespoon. Skipping oil or butter means you don't have to spend time digging out one more ingredient from the cabinet or fridge. Plus, it can be time-consuming to wash greasy pans once they hit the sink.

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Break between bites.

It might take a little while to get acquainted with this new habit, but setting down your fork or spoon in between each bite slows the eating process and may help you eat fewer calories, says Marisa Moore, RD, LD, MBA, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She also suggests taking time to thoroughly chew your food. In a study from Harbin Medical University in China, people who chewed their food 40 times per bite ate fewer calories than those who chewed just 15 times. Another way to fill up faster: Drink water before a meal, says Moore. "This simple action is not only hydrating, but also may help you take in fewer calories during the meal."

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Have your meals hand-delivered.
If cooking isn't your thing, consider a healthy meal delivery service. This was a top health and fitness trend in previous years. Calorie-restricted and portion-controlled eating plans like Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig help dieters lose more weight than those in control groups, according to studies. Just like restaurant and take-out items, prices for meal delivery vary widely. For example, 28 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the new Meal Movement plan sets you back $14.79 a day, while pricing for Chef's Diet, which delivers three gourmet meals plus two snacks to your door each day, starts at $43 per day for a 31-day program.