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Weigh yourself daily
No, this is not unhealthy obsessive behavior. Yes, I realize water andsodium and carbohydrate intake can cause significant fluctuations inweight, even on a day-to-day basis. Still, excelling at anythingrequires constant, impartial feedback. Daily scale accountability willfocus you on your goal every morning. - 2
Don’t watch mindless TV
Merely seeing food can trigger aphysiological hunger response. And let’s be honest, the types of foodsseen in commercials aren’t conducive to visible abs. Boredom, too,destroys physiques: if women eat their feelings, men eat their boredom.Do something, and you won’t snack; do nothing — e.g., watch TV — andyou will be tempted. Aim for output: creating something — anything —activates higher brain functions which relegate hunger to the backburner. - 3
Snack on nuts/monounsaturated fats
Most nuts are rich in monounsaturated fat, protein, and fiber. Thiscombination exerts a powerful hunger-blunting effect. 15-20 nutsconstitutes a snack (try adding a protein shake for a host ofadditional benefits), and 50 nuts can be used as a meal replacement.Monounsaturated fats in general are very satiating; consider addinghigh quality extra-virgin olive oil or my personal favorite, macadamianut oil, to your pantry. (Don’t skimp when purchasing olive oil; realextra-virgin olive oil has a natural peppery finish and a deep, greenaroma of grass and artichoke. It is not bland and not merely used togrease pans.
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Make your intentions public
Set a target weight-loss date and share it with a loved one, or participate in a team-based fat loss contest.Enter into a head-to-head bet with a friend, with sizable stakes — menflourish in competition. Added social incentives are powerfulmotivators. Like Warren Buffett says, you want some “skin in the game.