lose-weightToday, about 36% of Americans are obese and an astonishing 74% of men are at least a little bit overweight. As a result, people everywhere are working hard at dropping the extra pounds. I’ve always thought of weight loss as being a kind of guerrilla warfare. Sure, you use diet and exercise as a main offensive, but taking little steps to kill off the calories during the day can make your weight loss mission end faster.

What are some tricks to lose extra weight?

1. Drink black, white, and green tea daily.

Some research shows that those who drink tea made from real tea leaves have lower body mass indexes and less fat.

2. Eat cayenne pepper.

Cayenne pepper isn’t just an effective cold and flu preventer, but it contains an ingredient called capsaicin which is effective at burning fat.

3. Eat fruit.

Some types of fruit are high in sugar and carbs and can slow down weight loss, but fruit is always a healthier alternative than bad food. If you need a snack, grab an apple.

4. LIFT WEIGHTS BRO.

Get into it. Hit the gym. Do pushups. Lift weights. Squats. Do all the lifting you can. Lifting weights burns calories and improves metabolism, burning even more after your workout.

5. Eat a salad.

They have way fewer calories than most meal choices and have a lot of fiber, helping you feel full.

6. Eat lean protein.

Protein aids weight loss. It helps cut carbs out of the diet and keep you fuller between meals. Fish, chicken, legumes and nuts are all great sources.

7. Shut the fridge.

When the sun goes down, shut the fridge and don’t open it again. It’ll keep you from eating those pesky late night calories that stick around in the morning.

8. Drink a little less booze.

We’re not saying don’t drink, but cut back a little booze. A beer after a workout is delightful.

9. Take the stairs.

Forget the elevator. Take the stairs. If you were to take a flights of stairs every day, you’d lose about 2 pounds a year.

10. Make lunch at home.

Instead of ordering out every day for lunch, make lunch at home. Not only will you save cash, but you’re less likely to consume more calories, sodium, and fat.

Best of luck on your weight loss journey!