There is not one big secret to weight loss, there are lots of them. Here are some tried and tested ways to boost your metabolism and kick start weight loss that you can try right away. The trick is to start today, gradually and steadily adopting a few new tips.

 Drink 1 liter of water for every 50lbs of body weight.

 Minimize caffeine– it’s a quick fix that ultimately drains you

 Explore an array of vegetables and find out what you love

 Eat organic- it’s higher quality and more nutritious

 Rest before you reach the point of crashing

 Move your body in ways you enjoy

 Consistently diversify the foods you eat

 Befriend your body; pay attention to and understand its signals

 Get a really good health coach who inspires you

 Find a creative outlet that inspires you

 Eat plenty of green vegetables

 Get really clear on what you’d like your health to look like.

 Hang out with friends that energize you

 Get out of the office at a decent hour even if you still have a lot to do

 Eat something raw with every meal

 Undertake the journey to lasting weight loss with a friend

 Drink smoothies instead of sodas

 Get out inthe sunshine and fresh air during the day

 Eat Asian food

 Walk or bike to work

 Take as much vacation as you can guilt free

 Play with children or at least the child within

 Quit the gym if you hate it and find other ways of exercising

 Focus on what you want - this creates an entirely different future

 Drop friends that drain you

 Upgrade your chocolate to dark and organic

 Improve your communication skills to conserve energy

 Use technology to automate as much of your life as possible (bill paying etc)

 Ask for help or pay someone to help you with extra work/chores

 Ask your friends what they appreciate about you

 Ditchartificial sweeteners

 Raise your voice – or lower it

 Reflect upon and write a list of what you really desire in life and go for it

Eat whole grains and root vegetables daily

 Cook some of your own food

 Practice yoga

 Learn how to have healthy boundaries

 Immerse yourself in like-minded community

 Avoid or reduce white flour

 Meditate frequently

 Make friends with your kitchen and fridge

 Experiment with eating less meat

 Explore Indian spices

 Believe in yourself – become very clear what your strengths are

 Write a journal tracking what energizes you and drains you

 Eat more beans and legumes

 Eat seasonally

 Allow yourself downtime to recharge and do nothing

 Take hot baths

 Cultivate self-love

 Spend time in nature

 Wind down effectively at night in order to get a good night’s sleep

Stay away from the TV and the computer 1 hour before bed

 Eat regularly – don’t skip meals

 Reduce your dairy intake

 Upgrade the quality of your food across the board

 Throw out any hydrogenated oils in your pantry

Get the sugar out of your diet – start reading labels

 Grow fresh herbs in your window and add them to your food

 Drink herbal teas

 Allow yourself enough time to sleep

 Observe your breath and strive to breathe deeply

 Maintain a high level of oral hygiene, especially include flossing

 Get and  give massage or bodywork

 Be bad oncein a while

 Eat a wholesome breakfast

 Eat slowly and chew well

 Eat even more vegetables

 Avoid MSG and other food additives

 Take responsibility for your own happiness

 Eat lightly in the evening

 Enjoy soups frequently – learn how easy it is to make your own

 Do a cleanse once or twice a year

 Write gratitude lists periodically

 Eat a range of seaweeds

 Skip the elevator, take the stairs.

 Explore your sexuality

 Use extravirgin olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, flax seed oil and organic butter

 Take a walk after dinner

 Don’t take all the fat out of your diet

 Love your body however it is

 Drink freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices

 Incorporate sprouts into your salads

 Reduce white sugar by adding in less refined natural sweeteners

 Know your body’s needs for rest

 Eat a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables daily

 Create a good support network

 Include a variety of flavors in your diet not forgetting bitter, astringent and pungent tastes

 Set aside one night a week all for yourself

 Foster a sense of humor – laugh a lot

 Experiment with green superfoods like spirulina and wheat grass

 Discard your table salt and go for high quality sea salt

 Learn to cook quick, easy and delicious meals

 Sing or hum to yourself on the street

 Face your fears – where there is fear there is energy and power

 Eat fat dissolving vegetables daily

 Eat your main meal at lunch time

 Go out dancing without drugs or alcohol and/or take dance classes

 Have openness, curiosity and endless appreciation for all life

 Make pleasure a priority in your life

 Most of all cultivate a positive attitude and an inspired environment around you and enjoy the process of becoming healthier everystep of the way!