Dieting Tips That Are Simple and Doable

Dieting tips aren't just for dieters! They're a good reminder to help us maintain a healthy weight and stay fit!

Dieting Tips

Be Realistic
Make small changes to start with. Changing what you eat and your physical activity will take some adjustment. Strive each day to make a change... but don't get anxious and try to do it all at once.

Health
Health is your priority, not your appearance. That will come as you lose weight. Focus on a healthy weight.

Dieting
A healthy diet is a lifestyle change. Don't look at this as a "diet," but as a habit you're changing for a lifetime. Enjoy all foods, control your portions and don't overdo it.

Get Active and Fit
The more active you are, the less you have to worry about calories and weight. No matter what age you are or what shape you're in, you can still walk. Even if you can only walk 10 minutes at a time, that's moving. Just start doing it and keep going. Before you know it you'll be walking 30 minutes a day….and be on your way to other activities you'll enjoy!

Choose Healthy Foods
Start eating your fruits and veggies! They help keep you full and are very healthy. Use whole wheat products, and drink a lot of water. You may want to eat more often and smaller portions to help you get past the hunger cravings. If you're used to eating three meals a day, start eating smaller portions, and add good snacks in between meals and after dinner.

Emotional Eating
We tend to overeat and eat when we're not hungry. Most of this comes from stress, boredom, anger or frustration to name a few. When you're feeling emotional... go do something physical. The urge to eat will pass as you get your mind off of it. Very important dieting tip, for physical and emotional health.

Eat Slower
We live in a fast paced world. Too often we're use to short lunch breaks and wolfing our food down! Try to take 20 minutes to eat your meals. It takes your brain that long to register with your stomach that you're full. Also, put your fork down in between bites, take the time to chew and savor your food before considering the next bite.

Eat In The Kitchen or Dining Room
Avoid eating in front of the TV or while you're busy with other activities. Eating in the kitchen helps you start a new habit that will help you stop focusing on food everywhere in the house. It also helps you pay attention to what you are eating so you fully enjoy the smell and taste of your foods.

Don't skip Breakfast!
Breakfast jumpstarts your day, gives you energy and boosts your metabolism. Try to always have breakfast!

Use smaller plates
When you start eating smaller portions, your plate seems much emptier. If you use a smaller plate, it'll be full and you won't feel you're being deprived of food.

Limit Alcohol
Alcohol is loaded with calories.

Grocery Shopping
Only grocery shop when you're full. That eliminates impulsive buying of less healthy choices. Also, plan a grocery list and stick to it.

Read Nutrition Labels
Just because it says low fat or low calorie doesn't mean it is. Always check your nutrition labels for products you aren't sure about.

Hydrate!
Our body needs water! Drink a large glass of water before your meal. It's filling and healthy.

Calories
Chew your calories, don't drink them. Instead of juice have fruit.

Mustard
Instead of mayonnaise use mustard.

Eat Low-Calorie Items First
Fill up on veggies, salads and broth soups first. You'll save a lot of calories by eating less of the starches and meat.

Weighing In
If you're going to weigh yourself, only do it once a week. Your daily weight changes and won't be accurate.

Dieting tips are always simple. But...we get focused on the actual weight loss, and forget dieting tips we've known for years.

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