Eat at two
servings of a fruit or veggie at every meal.
Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate.
Instead of whole milk, switch to skim or 1 percent.
Drink broth, bullion cube or a full glass of water before a meal.
If the temptation is too much, drive a different route if you have to
pass a fast food or donut shop.
Get calories from foods you chew, not beverages.
Never stand when you eat; sit instead.
Alcohol slows down your metabolism; limit it.
Microwave or use a non stick skillet whenever you can.
Don't stand near the food table at parties.
Brush your teeth immediately after a meal and do not eat again until
the next meal.
Always make a shopping list before grocery day and stick to it.
Always park your car furthest from the store or place of your
destination.
Take stairs and forget about escalators, moving walkways and elevators
every chance you get.
Half your food and ask for a doggie bag as soon as your meal arrives
eating out.
Exercise at least three times a week and work up from there.
Load up on foods naturally high in fiber: Fruits, vegetables, legumes,
and whole grains.
Use low calorie lite salad dressing or buy the spritzes.
Always eat chicken without the skin.
Learn to choose fruits and vegetables at snack time.
Eat smaller portions and choose from a variety of foods.
Drink plenty of water or other low calorie beverages.
Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take
away.
Consider whether you're really hungry or not.
Add spices and herbs to your meals rather than salt.
Clean out your pantry and re-stock with healthy convenience foods.
Order children’s portions, senior meals, an
entrée, or share a meal with a friend at restaurants.
Buy and eat foods in season; can and freeze when you can.
Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress as well use as rewards.
Buddy up with a friend or family member when you diet.
Set mini-weight loss goals instead of long range ones.
Take the time to squeeze in exercise even if it means getting up
earlier or going to bed later.
Plan where you are going and what your best choices are when you know
you are eating out.
Pack healthier fare and snacks in your car when you are on a road trip.
Use mustard instead of mayonnaise if you indulge in a higher calorie
sandwich.
Order dressing and sauce on the side so you can moderate how much to
use.
Choose a grilled chicken sandwich over crispy or fried items.
Revamp your eating habits; A report was released that junk food is 1/3
of our daily calories.
Start off the day with a balanced breakfast because extreme hunger can
ruin good intentions.
Try a portion control plate if you can't help heaping foods on a dinner
plate.
Slow down when you eat so you give yourself time to recognize when you
are full.
Don't forget to stretch, warm-up, and cool-down when you exercise.
Buy a vegetarian cookbook or magazine and sample a few recipes.
Ask pizza parlors to cut back on the cheese and choose veggie toppings.
Skip the white breads and choose wheat or whole grain.
Eating out more than 5 times a week can ruin your diet; instead brown
bag it at work.
Fill up on soup, or fill up on veggies or a salad before your main
course.
Bring a healthy option to a Pot-luck and stick to it for your main
course.
Identify why you want to lose weight and list all the benefits of
weight loss.
It is best to obtain antioxidants from foods instead of supplements.
Healthy meals improve concentration, keep energy levels up and help
control weight.
Yogurt or apples are a better energy boost choice than donuts or
caffeine.
Make sure to focus on your posture and breathing as you pace yourself
through your workout.
Learn to firmly say, no thank you, to seconds or take home leftovers
offered at a gathering.
Portion your snacks by buying snack size bags and filling them with
your temptation treats.
Experiment with plans; One that works for one person doesn't
necessarily work for another.
Designate an out-of-sight area to store the house junk food so
you’re less likely to see it.
Try eating your main meal earlier in the day.
You are responsible for your own body and there is no excuse that can
blame another.
Holding hand weights or using ankle weights while walking will help
burn more calories.
Find someone to exchange work-out videos with to keep your workouts fun
and challenging.
Try walking in place during each commercial during your TV viewing
hours.
Do not weigh-in more than once a day; weight fluctuates up to 5 pounds
daily.
Read nutritional labels; all natural and low fat does not necessarily
mean no added sugars.
Don't become a creature of habit; mix up your exercise routine
frequently.
Juice has as many calories as soda. Set a limit of one 8-oz glass per
day.
Don't forget that vegetable soup counts as a vegetable.
Spend the extra pennies to buy vegetables and salad that are already
washed and cut up.
Don't graze; measure all your portions.
Don't ignore serving sizes on the nutrition facts panel.
Nuts are high in calories; use nuts as a garnish instead of a snack.
Have a small meal before you go to any parties or social gatherings.
Decide on three or four things at a buffet and make them low in calorie
content.
A person who gets enough fruit in his diet doesn't have sweet tooth
cravings.
If you have a dessert item, make it a half portion.
Sugar-free hot cocoa will take the edge off a sweet craving and be
guilt free.
Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner; balanced meals prevent bingeing.
Put a sign on the refrigerator door: Closed After Dinner.
No reading, watching TV, or sitting at the computer when eating.
If you use corn and peanut oil, replace it with olive oil.
Trade in those fatty cold cuts and replace them with canned tuna and
sliced turkey breast.
When you're exercising, keep a water bottle handy; don't wait for
thirst.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day; dehydration can slow your
metabolism by 3 percent.
Keep a diet diary; try to write down every meal, snack and drink you
consume.
Studies suggest that we absorb up to 6 percent fewer calories when we
follow a high-fiber diet.
Choose your usual foods, but have only 80 percent of your serving.
Dieters who have support from their friends are more likely to keep the
weight off.
Have something every three hours to four hours to keep your blood sugar
level steady.
Declare all vending machines off-limit zones; carry a snack instead.
Pace yourself by putting down your fork between bites.
Before you take a bite of anything today, ask yourself why you want to
eat.
Place fruit and veggies front and center in your refrigerator in your
sight of vision.
Use half of your usual amount of salad dressing, mayonnaise, butter,
syrup, and gravy.
Eat like your slim friend; pick a pal who eats slowly to do lunch with.
To maintain motivation, look beyond the number on the scale with a
measuring tape.
Limit your TV time and choose an activity instead.
Set aside a few minutes to relax every day; stress may cause the body
to conserve fat.
When it’s time to pay bills or fold the laundry, steer clear
of the kitchen table.
Keep on trying diet tips and keep the ones that really work for you.
Always send leftover's home with guests or give them to a neighbor or
co-worker.
Diet contributes 80% of your weight loss and exercise contributes the
remaining 20%.
