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Skinny people have a secret!

Here it is. If you make lots of small, good decisions every day; a little less fat here, a bit more exercise there - you can change the way you look and feel in no time. Here are some tips from the health experts at Condé Nast publications:

• Do weights and aerobics. Weights increase your body's fat-burning ability, and for every pound of muscle you gain from lifting, your metabolism burns 40 more calories a day.
• Eat peas. They have lots of fiber, iron, vitamin C and folic acid, and can help prevent cancer, heart disease and birth defects. What's more, a cup of peas has almost nine grams of protein, a lot more than most vegetables.
• Wake up early. Morning sunshine increases the amount of cortisol in your body, and that boosts your metabolism and helps you deal with stress. Research shows that sunlight later in the day doesn't have the same effect.
• If you have 12 minutes to spare, take a fast walk instead of a jog. Why? Walking a mile in 12 minutes burns 4% more calories than jogging, because walking fast is harder than jogging slowly.