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Get some sleep! When you don’t get enough sleep, levels of a substance call leptin, which is a natural appetite suppressant, are lowered in your body. Sleep deprivation also causes your mental alertness to suffer and raises your irritability levels. So get some rest and give your body and your mind a chance to recuperate.

You can cut calories and still eat the foods you enjoy, simply by cutting your portions in half. You’ll consume 50% less calories without having to deprive yourself of any of your favorite foods.

Vary your workouts. The body can get used to doing the same exercises all the time, which can lead to plateaus and boredom. You want to keep your body and mind challenged, so if your cardio workout is always running on the treadmill, try mixing things up by kickboxing or taking a spin class one day a week instead.

When having a snack in between meals, pay attention to portion size. If you are snacking on fruits and vegetables, there is really no limit. If you are craving something sweet, try making it easy on yourself by choosing a snack that comes in a single serving size, such as the 100 calorie packs, to prevent you from eating more than one portion.

Get more fiber into your diet. Fiber can be found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and seeds. Fiber rich foods are more filling than other foods, so if you increase your fiber intake you will feel full quicker, and stay full longer.