With the start of a new year, many people have the resolution to lose weight. For most people, this includes trying to go on a diet but not being able to stick to it. Here are some tips to shed some pounds without having to follow a diet plan.
Time Your Meals: Set a timer for 20 minutes and reinvent yourself as a slow eater. Savor each bite and make it last until the bell chimes. Paced meals offer great pleasure from smaller portions and trigger the body’s fullness hormones. Wolfing your food down in a hurry blocks those signals and causes overeating.
Serve More, Eat More Veggies: Serve three vegetables with dinner tonight, instead of just one, and you’ll eat more without really trying. Greater variety tricks people into eating more food – and eating more fruits and vegetables is a great way to lose weight.
When Soup’s On, Weight Comes Off: Add a broth-based soup to your day and you’ll fill up on fewer calories. Think minestrone, tortilla soup, or Chinese won-ton. Soup’s especially handy at the beginning of a meal because it slows your eating and curbs your appetite. Start with a low-sodium broth or canned soup, add fresh or frozen vegetables and simmer. Beware of creamy soups, which can be high in fat and calories.
Sip Smart: Use a Tall, Thin Glass: Use a tall, skinny glass instead of a short, wide tumbler to cut liquid calories — and your weight — without dieting. You’ll drink 25-30% less juice, soda, wine, or any other beverage.
Shrink Your Dishes: Chose a 10″ lunch plate instead of a 12″ dinner plate to automatically eat less. Shrink your plate or bowl to cut out 100-200 calories a day – and 10-20 pounds in a year.
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