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7. Don’t clean your plate.



You don’t have to finish everything on your plate. Leave 25 percent of your meal on the plate at dinner. You can save the leftovers for a nice lunch the next day.

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8. Stand up.



You can torch up to an extra 500 calories every day by standing instead of sitting. Try standing or walking around when you’re on the phone or reading a book.

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9. Limit Fried Food.



A tablespoon of oil contains 100 calories. By limiting added fat you can reduce your overall calorie intake. Opt for cooking methods like grilling, steaming or baking. Healthier cooking methods can save you hundreds of calories.

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10. Skip sweetened beverages.



Reducing your consumption of sodas and other sugary drinks is a simple and effective way to cut calories. A glass of sweetened orange juice or sugary soda contains around 170 calories. Swap sweetened beverages with water, unsweetened tea or unsweetened coffee.

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11. Run some errands.



If you have an afternoon free, food shopping and unloading groceries can help you torch close to 500 calories. Cooking dinner will help you burn 130 more.