We have always been told that the only way to lose weight is to count calories, track your diet and do sports. Exercise and healthy food is what we need to stay slim and trim. But did you know that there are a couple of other tips that may help you lose pounds?

The good thing about those little things is that they require no effort at all. Here they are:

1. Love the scale
Those who are overweight hate the scales. According to studies, people who weight themselves 3-4 times a week usually weigh less than those who step on the scale less often. It is simple to explain. Experts say that if you are conscious of your weight you will notice when your weight starts creeping up and will try to prevent the further weight gain before it is too late.

2. Minerals and vitamins
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Make your diet healthy. Consult your doctor and ask for professional advice and assistance. Remember that taking vitamins is essential while dieting. When we decide to go on a diet we usually restrict calories and eliminate some certain products. This is fine if you do this wisely. Never starve yourself and always make the right choices. Purchase a bottle of multivitamins and take them once a day. This will stop food cravings that are caused by lack of nutrients accompanied with a diet. Multivitamins will also prevent you from binging. And forget all those diet pills – they will never make you any healthier.