30 Tips That Are Better Than Counting Calories to Lose Weight

Yes, of course, calories matter when it comes to weight loss—burn more than you consume each day, and you’ll blast away your stomach fat—but that doesn’t mean you have to log them religiously to ensure you’re eating less. (Not to mention, if you’ve ever counted calories before, you know it makes eating feel as fun as Trig class used to feel.)

So instead of pulling out your log book and pens, follow these tips and you’ll naturally begin to drop weight while healing your body and satisfying hunger pangs, ensuring your belly doesn’t constantly ring the alarm that’s it’s hungry. Speaking of which, to curb your appetite quickly and easily—without diet pills or hard-to-follow plans—don’t miss 20 Reasons Why You’re Always Hungry.