34: Drink a few cups of strong green tea every day.
In addition to caffeine, green tea contains catechin polyphenols, plant chemicals that may also boost metabolism, according to a study from the University of Geneva in Switzerland.
35: Heat things up.
"Some studies show that spicy food can temporarily increase metabolism," says Slayton. Try red pepper flakes on salad.
36: Work your legs a bit.
"If I'm stuck in a seat, I do small knee lifts, almost like I'm marching in place," says McGee.
37: Eat salmon.
Salmon eaters lost significantly more weight than beef eaters in a study, even though the calories consumed were equal.
38: Pop a pill.
People taking supplements with glutamine after meals burned an average of 20 more calories than those taking a placebo in a study at Iowa State University in Ames.
39: Keep your blow-dryer at the health club.
"I have a client who swears that this motivates her to work out," says Slayton.
40: Eat the peel.
"It takes the body more energy to break down fiber-rich foods, like the skins of fruits and vegetables," says Wellington.
drink more milk
41: Get busy.
Most couples burn an average of 300 calories an hour while they're having sex.
42: Go coconuts.
People who replace oils and fats like animal fats and sunflower oil with those containing medium-chain fatty acids, such as coconut oil, lose more body fat.
43: Drink Oolong tea.
Gullo suggests this to his clients because some studies have shown it can increase metabolic activity by as much as 10 percent.
44: Don't snack in the car.
Experts say it's a hotbed of mindless eating and excess calorie consumption.
45: Swing your arms.
"The more parts of your body that you use simultaneously, the more you burn," says Zukerman.
46: Snack when you drink.
Alcohol paves the way for overeating. Snack before you go out for drinks, says Slayton—or at least eat a few olives when you're at the bar.
47: Clean up.
When you're wiping down the counter or washing the car, really stretch out, says Peterson. "Use both hands and make large circular motions, like you're the Karate Kid."
48: Buy some crackers.
"High-fiber, low-starch foods, such as GG Crispbreads, create a film on the intestinal lining that blocks the absorption of other calories," says Gullo.
49: Sit up.
When watching TV, "get in the habit of holding your body straight," says Slayton.
50: Don't forget dairy.
Wellington says, "Researchers believe that low-fat dairy inhibits fats from being stored."
