This might be the easiest weight loss tip in the entire world.

Drink more water.

OK, OK — seems way too basic. 

Seriously, though, researchers at Virginia Tech recently finished a study that compared two groups of overweight men and women for 12 weeks.

Both groups got the same diet recommendations

But one group was told to drink 2 cups of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

That was the only difference.

At the end of the study, they found that those in the "diet only" group lost an average of 11 lbs.

Those in the group that drank the 2 cups of water, 3 times per day?  They lost nearly 16 lbs, which was about 30% more.

Starting each meal with just 2 cups of water resulted in a 30% added weight loss.

Mohr Results Bottom Line: Drink more water, lose more weight!  Those who did that ate less calories overall, which explains the weight loss.  It isn’t that water has magical fat burning, belly slimming properties.  Don’t like water?  Add a squeeze of citrus or slices of your favorite fruit to add some unique flavor.

Admit it, you’ve had that afternoon slump …

Maybe the morning slump too. 

The quick choice is usually a soda, energy drink, or maybe daily latte.

A woman who just started in our boot camp told me she normally drinks 3 – 20 oz diet Mt. Dews and 3 large lattes every single day.

Aside from being a serious calorie bomb of junk filled calories, that’s a heck of a lot of caffeine.

Instead, you want to focus on calorie light, yet nutrient high foods …let’s take a look at 7 foods guaranteed to keep your energy high all day without breaking the calorie bank! 

1. Blueberries — one of the highest nutrient foods out there, blueberries are a perfect low calorie, high nutrient food — add a handful to raw nuts and enjoy.
2. Raw nuts — not only is there a ton of data showing how eating 1 oz of raw nuts daily can boost fat loss, but they’re a perfect morning or afternoon snack when you’re at the office trying to keep that energy rolling through the day.
3. Unsweetened dried fruit – while higher in sugar since it’s a concentrated form of "regular" fruit, this is a high nutrient boost — don’t have this alone, mix it with raw nuts (2/3 nuts to 1/3 dried fruit). 
4. Wild salmon — loaded with omega-3′s and protein, a serving of this is a great way to fuel your body.  Add some to salad or have it as the main course of dinner.
5. Hummus — loaded with fiber and protein, hummus is a perfect snack — dip some veggies in there. 
6. Cottage cheese – mix in some blueberries (or your other favorite fruit) and you’ve got a perfect high protein, low fat snack!
7. Water – OK, OK — this has zero calories so it doesn’t give you energy like calories do, BUT, when you’re dehydrated, your mental and physical performance will suffer.  Drink until your urine looks like pale lemonade and remember that hunger is often mistaken for thirst, so drink up and then decide if you’re actually hungry.
8. BONUS TIP — not diet related, but exercise related.  Get up and move for a quick 10 minutes in the afternoon — anyone will start to get glass eyed when sitting in the same position staring at the same computer screen ALLLLLL DAY.

Try any of these 8 tips for a super simple energy boost any day of the week … your body and mind will love your for it!