It’s common knowledge that diet, lowering caloric intake, and exercising, increasing calories burned, work together as a formula for weight loss. But the hard part is sticking to a low calorie, and often bland, diet. It won’t be 100% simple, but with a little work it sure is easier. Here are some tips to make it easier.
Carry a notebook to jot down everything that passes your lips. Keeping notes will help you eat less. Reports show that folks who keep track of what they eat end up eating 15% less. That’s substantial.
On average Americans consume 245 calories a day from drinks. Make the switch to 0 calorie water. 245 calorie consumption per day is nearly 90,000 calories a year. Which is 25 lbs. Are soda and juice really that good? Another fact is that despite their calories, drinks like soda and juice don’t trigger a feeling of fullness the way foods do.
Grazing, eating more lesser meals during the day rather than a few large meals, is another way to drop weight. Studies show that eating in smaller portions more often results in eating 30% fewer calories. Furthermore, even the same number of calories eaten in smaller portions during more frequent meals can result in weight loss. You’re less likely to binge because the body releases less insulin.
Make sure your wardrobe only includes the “skinny” clothes. If you usually do not have clothing that’s comfy when you’re fat, you’re more likely to be reminded to keep the weight off each time you dress.
And if you have to purchase a whole new wardrobe you’re less likely to gain weight.
Switch to smaller plates. It’s proven that people eat what’s in front of them. Use the salad plates instead of dinner plates.
Try serving meals on the plate, restaurant style, rather than in bowls and on trays. When the plate is empty the meal is over, instead of spooning another portion onto your plate.
Avoid white foods such as white bread, sugar, and white rice. Those are the foods with loads of carbohydrates which lead to higher blood sugar and unwanted weight gain. Do eat whole grain breads and brown rice. Do not worry about the sugar, pretty soon you won’t miss it.
Weight loss isn’t easy, but relatively speaking there are easy ways to lose weight. Don’t be intimidated if it’s only easier instead of really easy. If weight loss were easy, everyone would be a supermodel.


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