20 Fat Loss Tips You Need to Know, Courtesy of a Nutrition Coach

Do you want to lose weight faster? Sofe Ring is a Certified Nutrition Coach with almost 100,000 followers on social media who dropped 25 pounds and helps others do the same. In a new post, she reveals some of the best-kept secrets she has learned while on her fat loss journey. "20 fat loss tips I wish I learned earlier," she writes. "I wish I knew these tips ahead of time versus learning as I went! Hope they help you!"

"Eat similar meals every day. It makes eating simple and takes away the guessing game of if you're staying within your calories and macros," she says.

Don't ever eat chips or cookies from a bag. "Don't eat anything out of a bag. Portion something out, and put the bag away," she says.

Hydration is key, especially when eating. "Drink water before and after a meal. Your body can't tell the difference between being hungry, and being thirsty," she writes.

"Eat your meals slow. Your body won't feel 'full' until you've eaten too much. Make a habit of eating until you are 80% full," she says.

"Set a hard stop for when the kitchen is closed. At least 3 hours before you go to bed so your body can digest properly," she suggests.

"Stop eating in front of the TV. Don't eat in the car. Don't eat while you scroll your phone. Avoid distracted eating," she says.

Also, avoid stress eating. "Don't eat when you're stressed. Don't eat when you're bored. Avoid emotional eating," she suggests.

"If you have trouble with snacking at night, it's because you didn't get enough nutrients throughout the day," she maintains.

She has a random hack to avoid night eating. "Floss/brush your teeth after dinner/dessert. Close your mouth for business," she says.

"Don't label something as a 'bad food'," she suggests. Instead, "eat it in moderation. By restricting, you only risk binging."

She also has a strategic hack while dining out. "Prioritize protein and veggies when you eat out, the rest is for fun," she says.

"Alcohol is empty calories and provides no nutritional value," she says. "Decide if it's important to you on this journey."

"Get Vitamin D," she continues. "It regulates your mood, helps with your appetite, and improves your hormones."

"If you need a snack and are over protein options, pick an Apple. It's 65% water and they contain pectin which helps you feel fuller a little longer," she says.

"Don't get on the scale if it's going to impact you emotionally – if you know it will set you back, skip it," she continues.

"Walk after every meal. This increases your blood sugar, regulates energy, and helps you digest," she says.

"Go to sleep early. Your body needs time to rest and recover. No sleep = a broken metabolism," she continues.

You can also consider fasting. "Fasting isn't magic, but it could help you build discipline, which helps control calories," she says.

"Protein and fiber will keep you full. Prioritize these as much as you can," she says.

Exercise is great for weight loss. But make sure you are sweating for the right reasons. "Movement is great, but you should do it to feel good vs lose weight," she says. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.