How do I get slim? 10 days, 10 tips for your bikini figure

Doing without, restricting yourself and being in a bad mood - is that how you've experienced dieting so far? Then you've probably been on the wrong one! Because you don't have to go on a real diet if you follow our slimming tricks for the summer. Simply do something for your figure every day, without sacrifice or suffering. How do I get slim? We'll tell you! Every day we have 10 very simple tips and tricks to help you lose weight. Just give it a try!

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Getting slim the easy way? Here's how!

1 Through two
You can ask your husband or a friend to help you lose weight: If your helper is slim, give him half of your cake, for example; if he also wants to lose weight, order just one slice and divide by two.

2 Barbecue light
Bring fresh tomato salsa made from tomatoes, chili, onion, garlic and lime juice to the barbecue instead of greasy ready-made sauces.

3 No bread
Leave the bread in the basket at the restaurant. Save 20,800 kcal a year by eating out twice a week. That's three kilos less on the scales.

4 mini spoons
Eat desserts with a small espresso spoon. This lasts longer, you enjoy more consciously and snack less overall.

5 Healthy shopping
According to an amazing US study, resisting temptation is very easy: eat a piece of apple beforehand. The fruit activates the need for vital nutrients and helps you to leave potato chips, chocolate and the like behind.

6 Blue makes you fit
According to a study by the University of Michigan, the polyphenols in 200 g of blueberries reduce belly fat.

7 Breakfast tip
A portion of protein for breakfast, e.g. low-fat quark or an egg, will keep you full for longer and save you a mid-morning snack.

8 Fat-away drink
Whether you're on a vacation plane or at home: tomato juice with Tabasco is a really effective fat burner.

9 Snack brake
Sage helps with sudden sweet cravings. Chew a few fresh or dried leaves or drink a sage tea.

10 Snack policy
Cut everything on your plate into lots of bite-sized pieces before eating. The plate will look fuller and you will feel fuller faster. Test subjects ate a whole 25 percent less in a comparison.

Tomorrow we have the next 10 slimming tips for you!