17 Weight Loss Secrets from around the World ...

Spice up your life! Eat as much spicy food as you can like they do in Thailand; it really helps to boost your metabolism so you burn calories more efficiently.

In Brazil, most meals are served with a side of rice and/or beans, a much healthier choice than something like fries.

Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, so you can take the most beneficial aspects of their fasting culture to help with your own weight loss.

In Poland, locals don’t tend to eat out very often, preferring to eat healthier home cooked meals instead.

In Germany, it is a crime to skip your breakfast! Always make sure that you fuel yourself in the morning to prevent snacking urges throughout the day.

Embrace your bicycle more than you currently do and start cycling wherever you can. It’s the most popular form of transport in the Netherlands.

Get into the habit of eating a bowl of muesli every single day; that’s what the healthy guys do over in Switzerland.

Did you know that over half of Russians have some sort of allotment or vegetable patch? Growing your own produce is one of the best ways to be healthy.

Add more turmeric to your diet; it is really good for raising your metabolism and suppressing your appetite.

Rooibos tea is the South African secret! It is actually much more robust than even green tea, and because it is naturally sweet, it doesn’t need sugar.

Hungary is famous for its pickle loving people, so get on board that train for reduced blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Every Sunday in Norway, it is tradition for families to get together and go in a long walk or hike.

Get into yoga, one of India’s biggest and best exports. It can strengthen your body and reduce your inches!

Power naps are a big thing in Japan, and you can take them up too in order to stave off hunger cravings.

In Mexico, they make their biggest meal of the day the midday meal, and this gives your body the best chance to digest properly before bedtime.

The French really like to take their time with their meals, talking and socialising rather than scoffing food down and overeating.

Take up Nordic walking! It’s great outdoor physical activity and is all the rage in this part of Scandinavia!