Kick the salt habit

Salt is a big contributor to weight gain and often a reason why the numbers on the scale arent going down. The average American consumes twice the amount of salt they should have each day, leading to weight gain, bloating, and the inability to lose stubborn pounds. Salt can also make you feel hungrier and thirstier, so check the nutrition labels for high sodium levels and choose fresh over packaged or restaurant foods. Youll see a puffy face and belly go down quickly just by cutting back on your sodium intake and choosing more natural foods. Heres how to start reducing sodium in your diet.