21 Simple Weight Loss Tips that Really Do Work!

From intermittent fasting to exercise tricks, unlock effective weight loss with these 21 simple weight loss tips that actually work!

In this post I will share 21 Simple Weight Loss Tips. I lost 46 pounds in four months by implementing each one of these simple weight loss tips that really do work.

After years and years of yo-yo dieting and experimenting with every new fad diet on the market, I finally feel like I have cracked the weight loss code!

As a woman, WAY over 40, In just 4 months, I lost 46 pounds and have been easily maintaining and loving my life!

I personally implemented each and every one of these successful weight loss tips throughout my own weight loss journey. In addition, these awesome weight loss tips have helped me to hit my goal weight, create a healthy lifestyle and maintain my weight loss for well over three years now.

1. Start Intermittent Fasting

This weight loss tip is #1 on my list for a very good reason. It’s because Intermittent Fasting TOTALLY WORKS! OMG! Can I just say that intermittent fasting has COMPLETELY changed my life. Personally, I believe it is the BEST WAY to achieve long term sustainable weight loss.

After reading these two life-changing intermittent fasting books, DELAY, DON’T DENY: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle and FAST. FEAST. REPEAT, I was sold. I jumped into fasting right away, changed my eating habits, and within 4 months I had lost 46 pounds. You can read all about my Weight Loss Journey RIGHT HERE!

2. Drink it Black

Yup! Just do it! By making small changes like taking all the crap out of your coffee and drinking it black, you will quickly be on your way to a healthier lifestyle. 

Coffee is one of the easiest ways to achieve so many amazing benefits like lowering our risk for some diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Cancer and Cirrhosis. In addition, coffee can increase your metabolic rate and boost energy levels. However, we throw all that goodness out the window when we dump in sugars, creamers, syrups and oils. If you are struggling with the black coffee taste, try adding a pinch of salt to your morning mug. It totally reduces the bitterness and enhances the coffee’s natural flavors.

3. Start Using a Meal Delivery Service

This was another absolute game-changing weight loss tip for me, second only to the discovery of intermittent fasting. Combining both of these lifestyle changes has made for a very smooth transition into my new healthy lifestyle.

If you would like to learn more about the many amazing health and weight loss benefits of using a meal delivery system simply CLICK HERE!

4. Stop Snacking Before Sweating

Life is short and trying to find the time to squeeze 30-60 minutes of regular physical activity in each day can be overwhelming! I don’t know about you but If I’m going to take valuable time out of my VERY BUSY day to exercise, I want to feel confident that I am going to LOSE MORE BODY WEIGHT & WASTE LESS TIME!

For many years, we’ve been advised by all the experts to energize our bodies by fueling it with a carb and/or protein-rich snack or smoothie in preparation for an upcoming workout session. I personally spent decades following this advice after reading multiple news articles, diet books, and fitness magazines touting this information. However, now that I have learned about the power of intermittent fasting, I know that eating before a workout is NOT the best weight loss and exercise strategy for me and it might not be the best for you either!

There are so many conflicting weight loss and exercise opinions, which is why I’m not going to “insert” some “fluff medical study” just to try to prove my credibility. Plain and simple – I am just going off my own personal beliefs and experiences and fasted exercise has totally worked for me. With that being said, this is what I truly believe happens when you eat something that breaks your “fast” before a workout:

• BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS INCREASE AND INSULIN IS SPIKED!
• OUR BODIES ARE FORCED TO BURN THAT CARBY PRE-WORKOUT SNACK INSTEAD OF OUR STORED BODY FAT!

BUT… If you exercise while you are fasted, your body has no other choice than to start BURNING YOUR STORED BODY FAT. Pretty cool, huh?

Check out this 30 minute extremely effective FAT-BURNING TREADMILL WORKOUT. It’s my absolute favorite way to workout while being in the fasted state.

5. Drink 1-2 Tablespoons of Diluted ACV Daily

This one simple weight loss tip has been another complete game-changer for. me. Apple Cider Vinegar has so many amazing health and weight loss benefits.

The question of whether Apple Cider Vinegar aids with weight loss or not has been a controversial and much debated topic for decades. I know that I personally, have been “Googling” the key words “ACV” + “Weight Loss” for a very long time. Well, I am here to attest to the fact that Apple Cider Vinegar REALLY DOES help you lose weight. I started taking 1-2 Tablespoons daily, mixed into my homemade ACV Weight Loss Cocktail and WOW! No joke, it undeniably catapulted my weight loss results and has become a staple in my everyday weight-loss plan.

So, I seriously drink this 7 ingredient weight loss cocktail EVERY SINGLE DAY 20-30 minutes before I take my first bite of food for the day. Not only did this ACV weight loss cocktail help me lose 46 pounds, it has aided in keeping the weight off for over two years. Grab your free copy of my ACV Weight Loss Cocktail Recipe HERE!

WHY “BRAGG” APPLE CIDER VINEGAR?

I could go on and on and on about the amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar. I won’t bore you but I will mention some of the coolest benefits.

Some of The Many Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar!

• Aids in Weight Loss by promoting satiety, boosting metabolism & preparing the body for optimal weight loss
• Lowers Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels
• Improves Gut Health & Digestion
• Detoxes & Cleanses the Body
• Helps Reduce Inflammation in the Body
• And way more cool benefits

PLEASE NOTE! It is very important that you buy BRAGG “With the Mother” Apple Cider Vinegar. There are cheaper versions out there but they will definitely not be nearly as effective!

Get your hands on your very own BRAGG APPLE CIDER VINEGAR Here!

Learn all about Apple Cider Vinegar, as well as the exact ACV detox drink I used to lose 46 pounds in 4 months in my blog post: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR WEIGHT LOSS RECIPE (Fast-Breaking).

6. Cut Down on Carbs

Try eating a low-carb diet. This is another simple weight loss tip that worked extremely well for me.

After adopting an intermittent fasting lifestyle and finally starting to lose some weight, I found myself feverishly searching for any tip or strategy that would help speed up the process. After many hours of searching and many days of trying different strategies, I finally landed on a clear winner!

My search led me to discovering an amazing book called The Obesity Code, by Jason Fung. Holy Game-Changer! Yup, another one! I had already previously read two life-changing weight loss books, so when I found this one, I felt as if I had uncovered the final information piece I needed to succeed with my weight loss journey. 

The Obesity Code helped me to learn all about the health benefits of eating low-carb foods, especially in combination with living an intermittent fasting lifestyle. The science behind it just made sense to me and I knew I had to give it a shot!

WOW! Talk about expediting my weight loss efforts! After jumping right into this newly discovered strategy of: Combining Fasting with Low-Carb Eating, I began doubling my average weekly weight loss. This translated to consistently losing close to four pounds almost every single week. And before I knew it, I had lost 46 pounds in just 4 months!

CLICK HERE If you’re interested in learning more about my low-carb diet eating plan and the exact foods that I ate and avoided during my weight loss journey. Additionally, feel free to check out my E-book: 10 LOW CRAP! HIGH YUM! Dinner Recipes. It contains 10 delicious low-carb dinner recipes that are part of a balanced diet. They definitely helped me to stay on track and lose 46 pounds in 4 months.

7. Mind Your Mind

It’s natural to get sucked into diet culture thinking. This is why placing a great deal of importance on mental health when it comes to weight loss is an absolute must.

There will be naysayers and plenty of them. As you begin to lose weight, others, who may be jealous that you are looking and feeling great, will often spew negative comments! You have to get right with your mind and surround yourself with supportive and positive people that build you up.

If I had listened to all of the negativity that I encountered throughout my journey I never would have reached the goals that I have and I wouldn’t feel as fantastic as I do now!

A great way to keep yourself motivated, pumped up and positive is by listening to motivational weight loss and health podcasts and joining and interacting with others inside social media support groups.

My favorite podcast to listen to is: INTERMITTENT FASTING STORIES Hosted by Gin Stephens. I actually was granted the honor and privilege of being a guest (Episode #237) on Gin’s INTERMITTENT FASTING STORIES PODCAST.

You can listen to the podcast episode that aired September 8, 2022, right HERE! It highlights my entire weight loss journey from start to finish. I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think!

Finally, in an effort to help more people find weight loss and health success with intermittent fasting, I started a Facebook community in February of 2022. I am extremely passionate about this group. It’s a very positive, inspiring and encouraging group of intermittent fasting friends. Together, we regularly share weight loss TIPS, TRICKS, TESTIMONIALS and WEIGHT LOSS RECIPES and favorite PRODUCTS! If you are looking for positive social support, I’d sure love for you to check out our group: SO WHAT IF? WITH JEN.

8. Drink Sparkling Water

Oh my Goodness! Once I started drinking plain sparkling water, fasting became an absolute breeze! I don’t exactly know what it is but the bubbles and the carbonation does something truly magical inside your tummy.

It not only curbs your appetite and gets rid of those nagging hunger pangs, it legit, makes you feel like you are having a fancy soda (or “pop” as we like to call it here in the mid-west). It is my favorite way to make sure I am getting plenty of water throughout the day. Even better, with sparkling water, I no longer crave sugary beverages.

My favorite sparkling water brands are: LaCroix “Innocent” (blue can) and “Belle Vie” (this brand can only be found at ALDI Grocery Stores). I love them both because they are super yummy and super cheap! Just make sure it is plain so it DOES NOT BREAK YOUR FAST!

9. Eat a Tablespoon of Organic Coconut Oil Daily

I am convinced that coconut oil is, indeed, a superfood and a tablespoon of coconut oil a day absolutely helps keep the weight gain away! Coconut oil is a very healthy fat and I am convinced that healthy fats, such as olive oil, should definitely be included in our healthy weight loss routines.

After doing a ton of research on the benefits of coconut oil, I began taking 1-2 Tablespoons of Organic Coconut Oil per day about two months into my weight loss journey. Once I began adding coconut oil to my daily routine, my weight loss results skyrocketed and my overall health improved immensely.

The weight loss benefits and results of ingesting 1-2 tablespoons of organic Coconut Oil daily are nothing short of mind-blowing. Coconut oil is a very healthy fat that contains zero carbs. Studies have shown that coconut oil is “thermogenic” which means eating it tends to rev up your metabolism and increase fat burning in the body. Coconut oil also boosts energy levels, reduces your appetite and keeps you feeling full. In addition, it can help keep your hormones balanced, regulate blood sugar and reduce abdominal fat.

Some of my favorite ways to incorporate coconut oil into my daily routine include:

• Cook and bake with Coconut Oil. Swap out the use of butter and other cooking and baking oils for coconut oil.
• Add 1-2 Tablespoons of coconut oil to your favorite WEIGHT LOSS SMOOTHIE.
• Add it to your coffee for an instant healthy and super yummy creamer replacement.
• Drizzle melted coconut oil over yogurt or popcorn. Just pop a spoonful or two of coconut oil into the microwave and heat for about 20 seconds. It will completely change to a liquid form. Drizzle away and enjoy the yumminess!

Coconut Fat Bombs! YUM!

My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE WAY to enjoy coconut oil daily is by eating one of my delicious homemade Low-Carb COCONUT FAT BOMBS. Grab your FREE RECIPE HERE!

PLEASE NOTE! It is very important that you buy coconut oil that is labeled: ORGANIC, VIRGIN, COLD PRESSED and UNREFINED! There are cheaper versions out there that are labeled “refined”! Please DO NOT BUY those as they will not be nearly as effective! I absolutely LOVE the KIRKLAND ORGANIC COCONUT OIL because it is both cost effective and it really does work!

10. Eat Veggies Like a Boss

Choosing to dive in and EAT VEGGIES LIKE A BOSS is one of the easiest and most effective ways to lose weight quickly while keeping calorie intake to a minimum. The reason for this is because vegetables are nutrient-dense. They are very high in water and fiber and overall have fewer calories than most foods.

High Fiber whole foods like veggies are key for weight loss because they move through the digestive tract slowly. This keeps us feeling fuller for longer and when we are intermittent fasting this is a huge benefit! We also don’t absorb calories from fiber, so it just provides satisfying volume. In addition, fiber also slows blood sugar and spikes in insulin, which can also slow down the storage of fat.

Some of my very favorite weight loss vegetables include: CAULIFLOWER, MUSHROOMS, KALE, PUMPKIN, ZUCCHINI, SQUASH, SPINACH, BROCCOLI and ROMAINE LETTUCE! I

I have an Ebook Cookbook that incorporates many of these vegetables into super yummy weight loss dinner recipes. You can check it out RIGHT HERE!

I generally enjoy a salad with fresh vegetables for almost every single meal that I eat. I also have a super yummy homemade ranch dressing recipe that makes each salad that I eat EXTRA DELICIOUS. You can check out my Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe RIGHT HERE!

11. Start Using these 4 Weight Loss Spices

Did you know that jazzing up your food with spices may help whittle down your waist and help make weight loss easier? Studies have shown that certain herbs and spices have the ability to help us shed extra pounds just by adding them to the foods we already love to eat.

I want to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and try adding a variety of different herbs and spices to your meals. Not only will these spices turn your meals from BLAH to HURRAH, they have the potential to help supercharge your weight loss efforts.

Four spices that will add some serious sizzle to your taste buds while simultaneously helping your reach your weight loss goals are: CINNAMON, TURMERIC, GINGER and CAYENNE PEPPER! So, go ahead, and start sprinkling them on all of your favorite foods.

If you would like to learn more about the amazing weight loss benefits of these four spices, be sure to check out my blog post: 4 Best Spices for Easy Weight Loss!

12. Drink Green Tea Daily

There are so many massive benefits of green tea that can help to improve your health, while shrinking your waistline and lowering your body weight.

So, why not grab your favorite mug, sit back and enjoy a cup of this antioxidant-rich plant-based magnificent beverage!

13. Snooze to Lose

This specific weight loss tip often gets overlooked. Did you know that the amount of sleep we get each night is directly related to reaching (or not reaching) our weight loss goals? Researchers say poor sleeping patterns can lead to weight gain and an increase in body mass index.

Getting fewer than 6-7 hours of sleep each night is considered SHORT SLEEP! Short sleep has been repeatedly linked to weight gain, greater waist circumference, accumulation of belly fat and a higher BMI or body mass index. In addition, “Short Sleep People” have a 41 percent risk of becoming obese.

Lack of sleep also negatively affects hunger hormone levels. It increases ghrelin, which makes you feel hungry, and decreases Leptin, which makes you feel full. In turn, these disrupters often influence a person to crave and consume more sugary and highly processed foods. In addition, poor sleep has also been linked to the increase of cortisol, a hormone that is related to stress.

Getting enough sleep can help MODERATE YOUR APPETITE and it also may help you to MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES. Interestingly, getting enough sleep each night can also BENEFIT YOUR METABOLISM. The length of your sleep may also have an effect your on RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) or the number of calories your body burns when at rest.

CLICK HERE to check out my list of 10 best “sleep helping strategies” including spraying RELAX Aromatherapy Lavender Spray on my pillow each night. This one strategy alone has been life-changing!

14. Take A Chill Pill

Did you know that stress can significantly impact your ability to lose weight? Yup, it’s totally true! When we are “freaking out”, cortisol levels in our bodies rise. Cortisol is a stress hormone and stress hormones can easily lead to not-so-good changes in our appetite.

When the body has increased cortisol levels, higher insulin levels can also occur. Then, blood sugar drops and cravings for sugary, fatty, crappy foods take over. I’m not going to get into all the science surrounding this but if you are a “knowledge is power geek” like me, I encourage you to do some research on this for yourself.

Stress is everywhere in the world and we absolutely cannot escape it altogether. However, we can be intentional about managing it by incorporating specific strategies that work best for us and our individual situations. So, relax, take a few deep breaths, and don’t let your bottle of “chill pills” get too low!

15. Eat More Pickles

Now here is a very delicious weight loss tip for you. Did you know that pickles have some pretty exciting health and weight loss benefits. Pickles have the ability to boost gut health, help reduce body inflammation, control blood sugar levels, relieve bloating and so much more.

If you’d like to learn about more awesome pickle benefits and snag a copy of the most “DILL”-Lightful homemade pickle recipe please check out my blog post: Easy Pickle Recipe: 15 Best Benefits!

16. Eat More Meat

Protein is an essential nutrient that plays an extremely vital role in our daily lives as it helps build and repair muscle tissue, provides energy, and supports a healthy immune system. However, when it comes to weight loss, protein is often overlooked as a key component in a healthy diet.

Eating a high-protein diet helps support muscle mass and successfully maintain weight loss. Protein BOOSTS METABOLISM, INCREASES SATIETY, REGULATES APPETITE and REDUCES CRAVINGS, BUILDS MUSCLE MASS, SUPPORTS A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM, AIDS IN EXERCISE RECOVERY and REGULATES WEIGHT LOSS HORMONES!

To learn more about the importance of protein when it comes to weight loss check out my blog post: 7 Reasons to Eat a High-Protein Diet for Weight Loss! And, if you prefer to use protein powder as a source of protein, you will find 10 amazing protein powder recipes for weight loss RIGHT HERE!

17. Strength Train 2-3 Days a Week

Another great strategy for getting the biggest BANG for your BUCK when it comes to weight loss is to add in a bit of STRENGTH TRAINING to your exercise routine.

Cardio exercises are great but I do believe it is important to add in 2-3 days of strength training, as well. Strength training will also help your body burn extra calories after your workout is over.

My preferred way to add strength training to my routine is through the use of KETTLEBELLS. I usually just search “Kettlebell workouts” on YouTube a few times a week and GET TO IT. I first started with a 10 pound kettlebell for my workouts. Then, I slowly worked up to a 15 pounder and now I think I am almost ready for a 20 pounder. YAY! I actually keep an awesome set of kettlebells that I got from Amazon under my desk at work. It’s all about creating healthy habits.

Here’s an awesome 3-Piece Set that you can check out RIGHT HERE. A few days a week right after work, I search up a quick FULL BODY KETTLEBELL WORKOUT on YouTube. I workout right there in my office before I drive home for the day and start cooking dinner for my family.

18. Start Shopping at ALDI

Each and every Sunday afternoon, at approximately 12:15 pm, I have a very hot date. This is a date that I do not like to break. That very special date is with a German grocery store, named ALDI.

I discovered the magic of Aldi in early 2021 on my journey toward better health and weight loss. I am madly in love with Aldi Foods for so many reasons. The variety of different foods, immense savings and the product quality are just a few of my favorite benefits. ALDI makes it so easy to make healthy choices.

I honestly feel like I’ve won the lottery every time I stand at the checkout counter and the cashier announces my total. It is truly unbelievable!

With the help of so many amazing Aldi products, I lost 46 pounds in just 4 months.

CLICK HERE to check out the 9 products that I buy weekly from ALDI to help me maintain my weight loss!

19. Ditch the Fat-Free and Low-Fat Foods

FAT-FREE absolutely does not mean CRAP-FREE!

FAT-FREE and LOW-FAT were the ultimate BUZZWORDS of the 1990’s after it became widely accepted that fat was a “bad” nutrient. People believed that fats made you fat . And, since fat has 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and protein each provide only 4 calories per gram, it makes sense on paper that fat causes weight gain!

But… here’s the real deal. The popular fat-free era, flooded with fad diets, actually made Americans heavier. This is because foods that are LABELED (another very deceptive practice in the food industry) fat-free, reduced fat, low-fat, diet, or sugar-free don’t equate to calorie-free or CRAP-FREE!

Once you take all the fat out of these foods they seriously taste terrible and that’s a BIG problem.

To compensate for the disgusting taste, they pour in tons of additives like salt, sugar, flour, thickeners and chemical fillers. These things make them WAY less healthy and seriously harmful to your body. Consuming even small amounts of unhealthy foods with added sugar can lead to weight gain. Additionally, blood sugar problems and an increased risk for heart disease could become health issues, as well.

Let’s stop the lies and start getting real! Fat is your friend and you can and absolutely should be using healthy full-fat foods to lose weight!

CLICK HERE to access a list of 10 extremely healthy high-fat foods that can help you start losing weight right away.

20. Plank 60 Seconds Daily

Try adding a DAILY 60 SECOND PLANK HOLD to your Exercise Routine. It has made a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE with helping me to LOSE MORE WEIGHT and GAIN MORE CORE STRENGTH & MUSCLE TONE!

In addition, plank holds burn belly fat, improve posture, reduce back pain, and improves both metabolism and mood!

21. Try this Extreme Weight Loss Trifecta

If you have read to this point in my post, you are in for a real treat because I have absolutely saved the best weight loss tip for last!

If you are ready to absolutely SUPERCHARGE your weight loss efforts you MUST TRY combining these three strategies: 1. INTERMITTENT FASTING 2. OMAD (One Meal a Day) 3. LOW CARB EATING (less than 30g net carbs daily)!

OMG! This combination REALLY WORKS. AND… I am positive that it is largely responsible for how I was able to lose 46 pounds in just 4 months and begin truly living my BEST LIFE!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my post today. Have a truly BLESSED and BEAUTIFUL day!

And… if you’re ready to go ALL IN and finally lose weight and get healthy FOR GOOD, I’m totally here for YOU! In my INTERMITTENT FASTING and WEIGHT LOSS MASTERCLASS: 6 Weeks to Sexy, I will teach you step-by-step, week-by-week, exactly HOW I lost 46 Pounds in 4 Months with Intermittent Fasting! I’ll share with you every single TIP, TRICK, RECIPE & STRATEGY that I used to reach my goal weight and maintain for over two years now! CLICK HERE if you’re ready to do this TOGETHER! Have an Amazing day!

Thanks for reading and I truly hope you SPEND YOUR DAY SMILING UNTIL YOUR CHEEKS HURT!

Let’s Connect! I’d love for you to comment below with the weight loss tips that actually work for YOU!