The patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.
- Quentin Regestein
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TIPS FOR CUTTING CALORIES
Here are some healthy habits you can adopt to help reduce calorie intake and to burn the calories you have eaten.
Take a cue from kids. They are full of energy it makes our heads spin at times. My kids rarely just walk down the hallway.
They trot like a horse; run like a dog; hop like a bunny; slither like a snake; waddles like a penguin. The point being is that with each movement
they are actually burning more calories than if they just walked. Next time no one is around, if you are worried of being seen that is,
be a kid and hop to the various rooms of your home.
Try leaving a few bites on your plate at every meal. Even just two bites can make a difference over the course of a week. (Funny, I remember
being a child and almost always leaving a couple of bites behind on my plate. It drove my mom crazy to the point that I can
still hear her voice in my head!)
Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too, but take a smaller portion than the average. A slice will do.
The same goes for chocolate bars. They are loaded with whopping amounts of empty calories. Although it is less expensive to buy a larger bar,
divide it into four and enjoy it on four separate days. Don't be fooled by the "healthier" energy bars. They are still loaded with calories and
should only be completely consumed if you have been partaking in some vigorous exercises that require the extra energy consumption.
Fidget. It burns a minimal amount of calories, but it is still more than none.
Order the smallest cup of premium coffee/latte/cappuccino instead of the largest. Ask for "light whip" when possible, or no whip at all.
Do you really need 50oz of coffee? The same goes for any other item you can order in different sizes. A small is enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Eat all of your sandwiches as open-faced. Not only do you omit one slice of bread but you also omit whatever spread you would put on that slice.
Add variety by trying different types of bread, especially if they are not made from wheat.
Focus on your meal. Take your time to eat and enjoy the tastes and flavours of your food. By eating slower, and taking smaller bites your body
has a chance to register what has entered your stomach. Eat only until you are no longer hungry, not until you are full. You will be less likely
to overeat this way.
Mentally measure your food. Many people eat twice as much as what officials call a healthy "portion". Be aware of how much you serve,
especially if it is a snack food. If it is a packaged item, take a good look at what their portion sizes are. You might be surprised!
(Hint: if you are munching away on raw veggies, chances are your waistline will not be affected if you go over the recommended portion size.)
In a restaurant eat only half of your meal. Many places really do give you double the amount for one serving. As soon as you order, ask for a
small box and divvy it up right away. As an environmentally friendly option, bring your own re-usable container.
Treat your veggies like you traditionally would have meat. Fill your plate at least 1/2 full of fresh vegetables and keep meat portions to
about 3 or 4 ounces.
Use 1 tablespoon of salad dressing. In restaurants always ask for the dressing on the side. Opt for lighter vinaigrettes instead of creamy dressings.
Eat only when you are hungry.