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Weight Loss Tips for Teens
20 Insanely Easy Weight Loss Tricks
By Stephen Arterburn and Ginger Garrett
16. Pack in protein power.
People who snack on protein stay full for up to 40 minutes longer than those who don't. For even more weight-loss power, include a complex carb with plenty of fiber, such as fruit and a lean dairy. 
17. Drink a glass of skim milk with every meal.18. Get plenty of sleep.
A study conducted at the University of Chicago Medical Center showed that lack of adequate sleep impairs your body's ability to process and store carbohydrates and also regulate hormones and blood sugar. 19. Skip the soda and juice.
Women who drink sweetened soda and sweetened juice gain much more weight than women who drink one or less per month. Daily consumption of sweetened juices and soda are also linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. 20. Soup it up.
Research has shown that eating soup before a meal can reduce your caloric intake by up to 26 percent at the meal, and you won't "make up" for those calories later. Great choices include broth-based soups and soups high in protein. Skip the cream soups because they contain more fat and calories.