Food is not a trophy.
Ever think (as we do!
), I deserve a brownie for that?
Dessert is best on a full stomach.
“Diet” foods aren’t always.
Manufacturers often shrink portions so they can make eye-catching claims such aslowfaton the box.
But when was the last time you ate only seven potato chips?
Eyeball the serving size.
“If it’s two tiny cookies, think, Will I really stop after two?”
says Leslie Bonci, R.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Move on to a single serving of something thatwillsatisfy.
The oxygen-mask rule applies to eating, too.
(Mints don’t count.)
Swaying is for trees.
Splurges have a short shelf life.
Menus are eye candy.
“Cumin-Flaked Crispy Chicken” is still fried chicken, which you might normally skip.
Before dining out, scan the menu online,ignoringadjectives.
Freecomes with a price.
Trade a nonfat treat for a real-deal one that doesn’t make false promises and satisfies your craving.
If not, skip it.
Those spontaneous nibbles aren’t making you happier or svelter.
If it’s sweet but not fruit, it’s not breakfast.
Danish, doughnuts and the like can deliver 500 calories but still fall short on energizing protein.
Love a sweet start?
Have your scramblers with fruit salad!
It’s no coincidencefadrhymes withbad.
Yes, trendy diets that promise jaw-dropping results (25 pounds gone in two weeks!)
or promote a single food as a slimming miracle sound tempting.
Whodoesn’twant rapid, effortless weight loss?
The more you sleep, the less you eat.
Unfortunately, postdinner hours aren’t typically active ones (who chooses jogging over channel surfing at 11 P.M.?
Or DVR Jimmy Kimmel and hit the hay before munchies strike.
Hey, when you snooze, you loseweight!
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