Power Up Your Probiotics. Adding probiotics rich   foods like low-sugar Greek yogurt to your diet to aid in weight loss. In fact,   one study done by the Stanford University School of Medicine found that patients   who were given a probiotic supplement after bariatric surgery lost significantly   more weight than those that didn’t take the supplement.

Weigh Less With Whey. One 2008 study, published   in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism, found that when subjects followed a   reduced calorie diet and ingested a whey protein supplement twice a day, they   lost significantly more body fat than those that only reduced their caloric   intake.

Get Quality Sleep. One study from Columbia University   found that women who slept only four hours a night ate, on average, 329 calories   more (and 31 grams of extra fat) the next day, versus when they were well rested.

Eat a Protein-Rich Breakfast. Research has shown   that eating protein-rich eggs instead of carb-heavy foods like bagels can help   you lose up to 65 percent more weight.

Swap Juices for Fruit. Fruit juices are a sneaky   source of calories, especially since most are labeled as healthy sources of   nutrition. The truth is most bottled juices are loaded with sugar, and many   are no better for you than soda.

Add Protein to Every Meal. Protein helps curb   your appetite, has a direct fat burning and hormone-balancing effect, helps   relieve anxiety, and builds and maintains muscle.

Nix the Nightcap. While you may enjoy a good glass   of wine (or two), alcoholic drinks are one of the easiest and fastest ways to   rack up your calorie count for the day. If you use a nightcap to unwind, try   switching to green tea instead.

Brown Bag Your Lunch. Lunchtime can be stressful   – trying to fit in food during a busy workday can often mean greasy pizza from   the cafeteria or grabbing a loaded sandwich from the nearby deli to eat at your   desk. Not knowing what you’ll have for lunch everyday before you leave the house   is an easy recipe for a lunchtime calorie disaster. Your daily game plan: Avoid   the food court, and pack a brown bag lunch instead.

Drink Two to Three Liters of Water a Day. Water   helps cleanse your liver and kidneys, allowing your body to excrete hormones   efficiently.

Practice Portion Control. Portion control is probably   one of the most important tools for losing and maintaining weight loss. Did   you know, for example, that only 20 years ago a regular sized cup of coffee   (with milk and sugar) would have only set you back 45 calories, and today’s   16 ounce mugs now serve up over 350 extra calories from milk and sugar?