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Step 1
Cut down the size of your meals. It has been proven through many psychological studies that the more food we have in front of us the more we will eat. If you put less food on your plate then in turn you will eat less. So if you go to grandma's house and she piles on the food on the plate, suggest fixing your own plate and putting smaller portions.
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Step 2
Put a mirror where you eat. Did you know studies have shown that when a person sees themselves eating that they tend to eat less. It is kind of a guilt-trip, you see yourself in the mirror and want to change that, so you eat less knowing that is the cause of it.
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Step 3
For breakfast break out your favorite cereal. Cereal is lower in calories and fat then most breakfast foods such as pancakes, eggs, and sausage. It has been shown that people who eat cereal 5 times a week for breakfast weigh less and lose weight faster then those who do not. So Corn Flakes anyone? And do not forget changing for whole milk to 2% or fat free will help you lose.
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Step 4
Eat your meals at home. Restaurants serve large, high fat portions now days and the more we eat out the more likely we are to consume more calories and fat. If you eat at home then you can control your portions and control your weight. Rent a movie and break out the low calorie popcorn for a treat instead.
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Step 5
Eat Slowly. Chew your food several times before swallowing and eat slower then you normally would. It is a fact we eat more food then we need because we consume our meals so quickly. It takes over twenty minutes for our brains to tell us we are no longer hungry. So if you are consuming a whole value meal from McDonald's in under 15 minutes then you are not giving yourself enough time to let your stomach tell your brain that it is full.
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Step 6
Hear and Feel the hunger. Only eat when you are truly hungry. When you feel and hear hunger pains then you know you are. As humans we often eat from boredom or nervousness, so we are eating food we do not need most of the time. Many of us do not even know what true hunger feels like. So wait till your stomach gives you a sign that your body needs food, until then drink a glass of water to get through the craving.
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Step 7
Beef up your meals with spices. Did you know spicy foods help us more burn calories? Instead of packing on the butter on food try a squirt of hot sauce or some salsa. You are not only cutting calories but kicking your metabolism up a notch. When I lost my massive amount of weight, I always found ways to add spicy foods to my meals. Feel the burn!
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Step 8
Snack healthy. So you have a craving? Well try some almonds instead of a loaded chocolate bar. Almonds will make you feel full and are a great snack alternative. Just replacing your snacks with better choices can leave you not wanting more and help lose weight.
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Step 9
Sniff your food. Did you know smelling your food deceives the brain into thinking you are eating it? Studies have shown that individuals who smell their foods more end up losing more weight then those who did not. Who would have known that victory smelt so sweet!
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Step 10
Brush those teeth. The minty tingle and refreshing feel of brushing your teeth after every meal will help you eat less. This is true! So eat a smaller portioned dinner then brush your teeth and your brain is signaled that dinner time is through.
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Step 11
Kiss someone. You know a passionate kiss burns 6.2 calories! I never knew making out could be even more fun. So give your loved one a huge smacker a few times a day.
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Step 12
Wear a pedometer. This will help you keep track of your steps in a day. So slowly add on and strive for 1000 to 2000 steps a day. Park further away when shopping so you have to walk more or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Change the way you look by stepping up your routine.
Comments
niknik2008 said
on 10/7/2009 Thanks for the tips!
paigeturner said
on 8/20/2009 Excellent tips. 5*