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8 Morning Rituals That Help You Lose Weight

Simple ways to reach your goals right from the moment you wake up.
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Think about lunch at least this long before lunchtime
Since virtually no one makes good choices when they're famished, set an alarm one hour ahead of your break. According to recent research in the Journal of Marketing Research, when people placed their lunch orders at least 60 minutes before it was time to eat, they consistently ordered less caloric meals. (Of course, the smartest choice is to bring your own lunch—because if you brought leftover whole wheat pasta, that's what you're having.)
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Published 02/23/2016
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