Top 10 Easy Weight Loss Tips

The best way to diet is to consume fewer calories without feeling that you're deprived rather than going on a crash diet which works in the short-term but not sustainable over the long run. Fortunately, by incorporating these simple calorie-cutting tips, you'll be able to trim down with little effort.

1. Eat fresh fruit instead of fruit juice. Fruit juices often contain a lot of sugar. For example, a glass of OJ contains 120 calories while an average-sized orange contain only 60 calories, in addition to good wholesome fiber.

2. Smaller desserts. Instead of saying no to dessert, skip on the cream, chocolate sauce or just eat a half portion.

3. Cut out soda for water. Water is the source of life and drinking it over soft drinks can save you hundreds of calories a day. If you're still craving a beverage, switch to low-calorie coconut water which contains a chock full of vitamins and minerals.

4. More protein. Protein makes you feel full faster and longer. It also takes more energy to digest which results in an increased metabolism.

5. Cook with less fat. Use less oil when cooking. Try stir-frying over deep-frying. Use healthy oils like olive or flaxseed oil which contain fewer calories and more Omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Increase fiber intake. Not only is it really healthy for you but fiber increases your feeling of fullness so you end up eating less.

7. Smaller portions. The restaurant portions in North America these days are huge. Eat till you're 80% full and doggy bag the rest. By eating smaller portions 4-5 times a day (instead of 3 bigger meals), you'll increase your metabolic rate.

8. Smaller plates. Changing your plate size to a smaller one will reduce the amount of food you put on the plate. This is probably the easiest tip to incorporate that can give you great results!

9. Whole grain. Eat and cook with whole grain breads, pastas and rice. You'll consume fewer calories and increase the nutritional value such as fiber, protein and iron.

10. Cook. Restaurants serve you food that taste good and will often disregard the nutritional aspects of cooking. They often use too much oil and salt which we all know can be detrimental to your diet and overall health.

Cutting calories does not have to be as difficult as pulling teeth. Incorporate these small changes to your daily life and you'll see a positive shift without any significant effort.