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7. Speaking Of Salad…
Salads are one of the best ways to fill up your stomach, get tons of nutrition, and not add a great deal of calories. What seems to be the pitfall for most salads is the dressing. We take a healthy salad, filled with vegetables, and then drown it in fattening, calorie-laden, sugar-filled salad dressings. Save yourself at least 100 calories, or more, by using the old fashioned oil and vinegar salad dressings. You can also try some of the many varieties of balsamic vinegars which add tons of flavor for almost no calories. Many people find that simply squeezing lime or lemon juice over their salads gives it the zing they want without the calories they don’t want.
8. Shop The Perimeter
The outside perimeter of your grocery store is generally where the healthiest foods are located. Usually, the outside aisles are where you will find produce, eggs, beans, rice, yogurt, meat, and water. It’s the middle of the store where you usually find the calorie-laden, processed foods such as frozen pizza, candy, potato chips, and mac and cheese.
9. Drink Water Or Eat An Apple Before Each Meal
Water is a dieter’s best friend. It fills you up and keeps your metabolism going. When your body is dehydrated, it sends signals that your brain will mistake for hunger. About 20 minutes before you eat, drink a glass of water. If you truly cannot wait until dinner, or find that your stomach is growling even after you drink water, eat an apple.
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