weight_loss_tipsHere are some tips to modify behavior and help you succeed in losing weight (some may work for you and others may not — experiment and see what controls your behavior the best).

Weight Loss Tip 1

Eat slowly

Weight Loss Tip 2

Always sit down to a carefully set place at the table and eat only one helping of planned foods

Weight Loss Tip 3

Prepare only enough food for one meal

Weight Loss Tip 4

Eat in a certain place — not all over the house

Weight Loss Tip 5

Don’t eat anything for at least an hour before going to bed.

Weight Loss Tip 6

Plan Ahead — prepare and freeze some favorite meals in advance

Weight Loss Tip 7
Be aware that you are actually eating — chew each bite 25-50 times

Weight Loss Tip 8
Put down utensils after every mouthful.

Weight Loss Tip 9
Partway through the meal stop and relax for 2-3 minutes

Weight Loss Tip 10
Leave some food on your plate at each meal

Weight Loss Tip 11

Don’t skip breakfast. Whatever you do follow this advice, because otherwise you are much more likely in fact prone to binge later in the day.

Weight Loss Tip 12
Eat a balanced breakfast (it’ll give you energy to get going and provide valuable nutrients that can’t be made up later in the day)

Weight Loss Tip 13
Keep low fat, high fiber (filling) snacks handy (Carry along a banana, keep low-fat yogurt handy in the fridge)

Weight Loss Tip 14

Plan to eat some meals alone (there is a tendency to overeat in social situations)

Weight Loss Tip 15

Put your weight record where a friend can see it

Weight Loss Tip 16

Eat a carefully balanced diet so that you are not deprived of a particular food element

Weight Loss Tip 17

Wait 10 minutes before snacking. Between meal snacks are often impulsive and waiting may make you realize you aren’t hungry after all

Weight Loss Tip 18
Eat off smaller plates

Weight Loss Tip 19

Never skip a meal

Weight Loss Tip 20

Keep the right foods readily available

Weight Loss Tip 21

Always go to the grocery store with a list, buy only what’s on that list

Weight Loss Tip 22

Never go to the grocery store hungry

Weight Loss Tip 23

Decide if cravings are actually hunger or if your body is trying to tell you something else. You may just need to take a shower, or a nap. Sometimes you can brush and floss your teeth to rid the craving.

Weight Loss Tip 24

Enjoy a large glass of ice water hot tea or another calorie free beverage. Garnish with a twist of lemon or lime. Drink slowly. Try having this before a meal.

Weight Loss Tip 25

If you crave sweets, and a little sample is not enough, try something pickled flavored or spicy. You may just need to clear the sweet taste from your mouth

Weight Loss Tip 26
Clear your refrigerator and pantry of high calorie and fatty foods

Weight Loss Tip 27

Use nonstick cooking utensils

Weight Loss Tip 28

Keep a list of enjoyable activities handy and the materials readily available and try an activity when the urge to snack occurs. For example, catch up on your correspondence, do a crossword, organize your photo albums, or read a book!

Weight Loss Tip 29

Don’t snack while watching TV. It’s acceptable to eat a meal while watching television, but never is snacking at this time acceptable.

Weight Loss Tip 30

Substitute fruits like; bananas, watermelon, plums, peaches, and oranges for sugary treats like; cookies and candy.

Weight Loss Tip 31

Substitute honey for sugar, and carob powder for chocolate in all recipes. These taste just as good if not better when used properly.

Weight Loss Tip 32

Eat more vegetables. This can even be enjoyable if you have a good cookbook like Good housekeeping’s latest edition.

Weight Loss Tip 33

Avoid unnecessary high calorie foods. Instead of a high calorie salad dressing for instance try cottage cheese or yogurt to improve the salads taste and peel of the pounds.

Weight Loss Tip 34

Exercise at least a half hour each day for five days out of the week. Biking on a stationery bike while reading is a great form of exercise to slim legs.

Weight Loss Tip 35

Be more active!

In conclusion there is nothing stopping you from losing weight except yourself.

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