Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free drinks.
Drink a glass of water first before you want to eat that bag of potato chips. People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger, so you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is all you needed. If plain water does not cut it, try taking flavored sparkling water or brewing a cup of fruit-infused herbal tea.
Be careful about night-time snacks.
Careless eating occurs most generally after dinner when you finally sit down and relax. Snacking in front of the TV is one of the easiest ways to throw your diet off course. Either close down the kitchen after an hour or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream.
Enjoy your favorite foods
Instead of cutting out your favorite foods entirely, be a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of box, or a small piece of candy from the bulk bins instead of an entire bag. You can still enjoy your favorite foods but the key is moderation.
Eat various mini-meals during the day
If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. But when you’re hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be a challenge. “Studies show people who eat 4-5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their hunger and weight”. Dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying most of them earlier in the day but dinner should be the last time you eat.
Eat protein at every meal
Protein is the ultimate fill-me-up food ~ it’s more enough than carbs or fats and keeps you feeling full for longer. It also helps maintain muscle mass and stimulates fat burning. So be sure to include healthy proteins like lean meat, egg whites, seafood, cheese, soy, yogurt, nuts, or beans into your meals and snacks.
Spice it up
Add spices or chilies to your food for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied. “Food that loaded with flavor will excite your taste buds and be more satisfying so you can’t eat as much”. When you need something sweet, suck on a red-hot fireball candy. It’s sweet, spicy, and low in calories.
Stock your kitchen with healthy, convenient foods
Having ready-to-eat snacks and meals-in-minutes on hand sets you up for success. You’ll be less likely to hit the drive-through or order a pizza if you can throw together a healthy meal in five or 10 minutes.
Here are some essentials
- frozen vegetables
- whole-grain pasta
- reduced-fat cheese
- canned tomatoes
- canned beans
- pre-cooked grilled chicken breast
- whole grain tortillas or pitas
- and bags of salad greens.
Order children’s portions at restaurants
Ordering a child-size dish is a great way to cut calories and keep your portions moderate. It has become a popular trend that most servers won’t bat an eye on when ordering off the kids’ menu. Another trick is to use smaller plates. It helps the portions look like more, and if your mind is satisfied, your stomach likely will be, too.
Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables
Simply by eating less pasta or bread and more veggies, you could lose a dress or pants size in a year. “You can save from 100-200 calories if you reduce the portion of starch on your plate and increase the amount of vegetables”.
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