I’m sure you’ve heard of similar weight loss claims before. So, what’s so different about these 15 tips? They are all easy tips that help you eat right while you shed 10 pounds or more, fast.
These weight loss tips are not the latest diet fad or some magic pill but simple things you can do right now and everyday of your life. Just pay attention to what you eat and be sure to have good tasting, fresh and healthy food including snacks, fill up on vegetables and keep your taste buds happy with fruits.
You don’t have to make any big sacrifices, just follow these simple guidelines to lose your first 10 pounds, last 10 pounds or give your current weight loss program a boost. This is a balanced and flexible plan that you can use for as long as you want.
1. Cut in half your intake of all pure or added fats. This means using half as much butter or spread on your bread, toast, muffins and potatoes; half the usual amount of mayonnaise or sauce on your salad; and half the oil in the frying pan every time.
2. Limit treats containing sugar to three times per week. This includes chocolate, ice cream, desserts, cake, pastries, cookies, etc.
3. Include a lower fat source of protein in most meals: chicken, fish, beans, cottage cheese, or low fat yogurt. Have eggs, nuts and red meat occasionally but not every day.
4. Plan at least one lunch and dinner every week without meat or cheese. Build those meals around whole grains, vegetables and beans to increase fiber and reduce fat.
5. Reduce the fat content in your milk products. If you are currently drinking whole milk, reduce to 2% fat. From 2% reduce to 1%. Choose lower fat cheese and yogurt. When you buy yogurt, also check that it does not contain sugar.
6. Include at least two servings of vegetables at lunch and dinner. If you get hungry, have more.
7. Have at least two servings of fruit every day. This can be for dessert or snacks. Choose fruit that is in season.
8. Grated carrot makes a great snack. You will find that a grated carrot is much more filling than a whole carrot. Strange but true.
9. Use whole grains wherever possible. The fiber will give you a fuller feeling and help your digestion.
10. Drink water instead of sodas, juices, milky drinks or alcohol. Avoid diet soda – the sweet taste only encourages you to crave sugar. Warm water with a slice of lemon can be very refreshing in the morning.
11. Make a note of everything that you eat and drink. You do not need to estimate calories. Just write down what and how much of everything you had to eat. You will find that being more aware of what you are eating helps you plan healthy meals and snacks.
12. Eat slowly. The body is slow to register when you are full and it is easy to eat too much if you are racing through your meals.
13. Choose food that you can chew. Again, this will increase your fiber intake, and the act of chewing will make you feel more satisfied too. This means eating whole fruits instead of drinking juices. If you have soup, make sure it is chunky.
14. Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. Plan your shopping too – make a list of what you need and stick to it. If you just grab something when you are feeling hungry, you will probably choose high calorie food.
15. Always switch off the TV when you eat. That includes snacks as well as meals. Studies have proved that we eat larger portions in front of the TV, probably because we are much less aware of what we are eating.
Remember when you eat, eat right if you want to lose weight fast.
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