Munching Off Pounds With Slow To Eat Foods
Peel to eat shrimp, cherries with pits, wrapped candy
are some examples of foods that are slower to eat, because they force us to take our time.
Giving our bodies enough time to signal satiety before we're overstuffed.
Eat slow-food meals twice a week and you'll ease off up to 9 pounds in a year

Icing Away 100 Calories A Day
Putting a few extra ice cubes in your drinks may be enough workout to get slim.
Our bodies burn 12 calories per glass warming up cold liquids, so they can safely pass thru
our system.If you drink at least 8 glasses of ice water a day, you'll burn calories as well as stay hydrated
which keeps your energy level high.
Lose 10 pounds or more a year

Fooling Your Appetite into Saving 250 Calories per Meal
Scientists found that dieters who snacked on protein-rich foods prior to lunch ate fewer calories-
just 300 calories on average- than those who snacked on complex carbs, fatty foods, or sugary treats.
You can try to munch on  1/4 cup of water-packed tuna or fat free cottage cheese, twenty minutes before
meals. Or if not handy drink 4 ounces of skim milk.
Kiss 25 pounds good-bye in a years' time

Undoing a 300 Calorie Childhood Habit
Cancel your membership in the "Clean your plate Club" , make a habit of always leaving
something on your plate,that way you won't over-eat, and pay attention to your body so it can tell you
when you've had enough.
Year end, you will eat about 100 fewer calories per meal and drop at least 22 pounds

Making Your Body A Better Fat-Burner
Work out about twice a week and you can gain about a pound of muscle every two months.
Every extra pound of muscle will burn 42 calories a day.
Five pounds of muscle will get rid of about 22 pounds

Limiting Your Menu Choices To Three
A little less variety in your diet could do your waistline good. If you have too many choices
at a meal - [ Soup, bread, salad, entree, side dishes, dessert ] you are likely to eat hundreds of more
calories to satisfy your hunger.
Save about 200 calories every time you pass on the breadbasket and you'll take off up to
20 pounds in a year

Snacking To Beat Binges
The right between-meal snacks can be weight-loss wonders, keeping your blood sugar steady, starving off
cravings and give you control to make better choices. But remember to nibble before your tummy starts
to growl- otherwise your body will beg for fatty foods such as chips and cookies.
Keep a supply of pretzels, fruit, and low fat granola bars handy.
You save 250 calories each time you avoid eating fatty snacks. Do it just twice a week and in a year you'll take
off more than 7 pounds

Betting You Can Get Slim
A recent study showed that those who bet $40.00 they could stick with a fitness program for
six months were 90 % more likely to achieve that goal, than those who didn't lay money on the line.
Bet that you'll work out three times a week, and you'll be 9 pounds slimmer by years end

Babying Away 75 Calories a Day
Moms are guaranteed to love this special weight-lifting technique: strap on a carrier and tote your
tot instead of using a stroller. The average baby weighs enough to burn an extra 30 calories ab hour
and helps build fat-busting muscle.
About 7 pounds gone in a year

Making The Most Of Your TV Time
Simply ride a stationary bike, do housework, or work on a project, such as refinishing furniture.
Even using the portable phone, walk as you chat.
Burn up to 150 calories or more a night, do it 4 times a week and you'll burn off 10 pounds in a year

Writing Off Bad Choices
Posting your menu choices for all to see, will automatically make healthier, better choices.
Opt for fruit instead of a fatty snack just once a day and drop 20 pounds in a year

Making Pizza 200 Calories Leaner
Passing up extra cheese is the perfect way to slim down. Two slices of a 12-inch thin-crust pie
ordered easy-on-the-cheese and with lots of veggie toppings is a nutritious meal for about 350 calories.
Compared with 2 slices of full cheese and pepperoni  pizza at 550 calories.
If you eat 6 slices a month, this tiny switch will save you 2 pounds in a year
 

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