Have Yogurt, Not Pancakes
Big dinner plans?
No need to go on an all-out eating binge the minute you roll out of bed.
Save the carbs for the main meal.
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Put lean protein on one side and vegetables on the other.
The starchy sides or dessert gets the smaller bottom section."
Go for it, but adhere to the “three-bite rule,” advises Zuckerbrot.
“Studies show that people always rate the first and last bites as the best,” she says.
Skip The Sweet Stuff
Whipping up candied yams or mashed sweet potatoes?
No need for marshmallows or maple syrup, says Zuckerbrot.
Instead, rely on fruit juice, like apple, and a dash of cinnamon.
Demote Your Main Dish
Dark meat and skin may be flavorful, but they’re also fatty.
“Try new, eye-appealing and interesting veggie recipes that pack plenty of flavor without extra calories.”
She suggests fruit crisps.
That just leads to over-eating.
“Remember, alcohol is not just about calories but about control,” she says.
“If you drink a lot, you won’t have as much control over what you eat.”
Cinch It
Trade your leggings for a pencil skirt.
Heading out to a party?
“When it comes to handbags, forgo any purse with the strap.
Instead, grab a clutch.
