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10. Use Those Legs!
Your legs are the biggest and strongest muscles in the body. They will burn the biggest percentage of calories, so look for ways to use those legs as much as possible. Park at the furthest end of the parking lot and walk. Get off the bus one or two stops before your normal stop, and walk the rest of the way (if it is safe to do so, of course). Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Get up and walk to speak to your boss or co-worker instead of calling them, if possible. Look for ways to use your legs to burn more calories without actually doing any exercise.
11. Find Your Triggers
People eat for many different reasons other than hunger. Sometimes we eat because we are bored, simply because something smells good, because we feel that it is ‘time’ to eat, or because of stress. The next time you feel like you want a snack, try to determine if you are eating because you are hungry or because of something else. A good trick is to try to find something else to do for 10 to 15 minutes. If you are still hungry after that time, then go eat a healthy snack, but many people find that after a few minutes, their urge to eat has disappeared.
12. Think Protein
Protein is about to become your new best friend. Protein takes your body much longer to digest, so you will feel fuller for a much longer period of time. Protein will also result in your body building more muscle and storing fewer calories as fat. Eat at least some protein at every meal. This means meat, eggs, nuts, beans, or milk.
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