{"id":1452,"date":"2026-09-27T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weightloss.catherineliew.com\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2026-09-27T09:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T09:00:14","slug":"i-tried-every-lazy-weight-loss-hack-that-actually-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weightloss.catherineliew.com\/?p=1452","title":{"rendered":"I Tried Every Lazy Weight Loss Hack That Actually Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Head to https:\/\/betterhelp.com\/JustinDorff to get 10% off your first month with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Therapy can be a meaningful space to reflect, grow, and create positive change in your life.<\/p>\n<p>I tested a bunch of so-called \u201clazy\u201d weight loss hacks to find out which ones are actually worth trying. From tiny plates and eating with chopsticks to appetite tricks, protein, standing desks, and some truly ridiculous suggestions, I put each one to the test. Along the way, I ranked every hack based on whether it actually works\u2014and whether it\u2019s practical enough to use in real life. I also recruited my wife Tracey to help determine which hacks earn the coveted \u201cWifey Approved\u201d seal.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac I Tested 7 Cardio Workouts to Burn More Fat Than Running: https:\/\/youtu.be\/rE-Sx4rt2kA<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac I Tested 9 Blood Sugar Hacks That Make You Immune to Carbs: https:\/\/youtu.be\/-EKi-D0MKhI<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac I Tested 7 Viral Morning Hacks That Burn Fat All Day: https:\/\/youtu.be\/2NP5eATIuls<\/p>\n<p>REFERENCES:<\/p>\n<p>How to lose weight easily with portion control (Leon Scott MD): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2RBU9ChavLk<\/p>\n<p>7 LAZY WEIGHT LOSS LIFEHACKS&#8230; Habits that ACTUALLY work (ModernHealthMonk): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LXfkTBD07Wg<\/p>\n<p>These 3 &#8220;Lazy&#8221; Habits Lost Me 20 LB FOREVER (Coach Viva): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B4nKyId0ih0&amp;t=427s<\/p>\n<p>Drink This $2 Bitter Tonic Before Bed to Reduce Liver Fat &amp; Drop Weight (Ben Azadi): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BnTi6NN_S9Q<\/p>\n<p>30 LAZY LIFE HACKS for WEIGHT LOSS That Actually Work!!! How to Lose Weight Easily Without Trying (Wengie): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BUHpKXFxfNI<\/p>\n<p>How to TRICK your body into losing weight without EVER working out (Girlworld): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q1eLCuAPxlc<\/p>\n<p>Blue lighting decreases the amount of food consumed in men, but not in women: https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25447013\/<\/p>\n<p>Effects of Coloring Food Images on the Propensity to Eat: A Placebo Approach With Color Suggestions: https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7658407\/<br \/>\nThe latest dieting aid revealed: blue tinted spectacles: https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/health\/news\/5380229\/The-latest-dieting-aid-revealed-blue-tinted-spectacles.html<br \/>\nGinger consumption enhances the thermic effect of food and promotes feelings of satiety without affecting metabolic and hormonal parameters in overweight men: A pilot study: https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3408800\/<\/p>\n<p>The truth behind standing desks: https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/the-truth-behind-standing-desks-2016092310264<\/p>\n<p>DISCLAIMER: ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEO IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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