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NEVER DIET AGAIN

By Crystal Quintana

When the word diet comes to mind, many of us cringe. Why would we be so inclined to cut out all the pleasurable, delicious foods we enjoy to starve ourselves with not so tasty healthy foods. The very word diet brings a negative state of mind, not to mention an unhealthy, temporary and hungry state of being. Who would want to take on a challenge like this? A challenge that is set up for failure and normally only brings about temporary results that leave you feeling sluggish and deprived of essential nutrition.

Well the good news is that you will never need to go on another diet again. Take a moment and consider switching the way you think about eating from a DIETING NEGATIVE to a HEALTHY EATING STRATEGY POSITIVE. You will soon discover simple and easy strategies on how to lose weight and continue to eat the foods you love. A positive plan for eating success will bring long term weight management, permanent results, while still living an enjoyable lifestyle.

Here are some helpful tips to get you thinking about a positive eating strategy.

Portion Control

A BIG problem we face when eating out is out-of-control portions. I know I enjoy the occasional burger and fries from the local In n Out. But if you’re a regular of fast food, you don’t have to get the value meal with the big burger, bigger fries and even bigger drink. Instead, try a child-sized meal or better yet when the order taker at the drive through window tries to trick you into a larger value meal and asks if you would like a medium or large, remember that the regular size will suite just fine. You still get the burger, fries, and drink, but consume about half of the fat of the larger versions. Ordering the smaller value meals is automatic portion control and you will not be tempted to overeat.

Fruits and Vegetables

Now that you’ve got the portion control strategy up and running, look at the number of times each week you eat out at fast food restaurants. If you’re eating out several times a week, choose a day to switch out the fries with a side of fruit or a salad. Many fast food chains now offer these nutritious substitutions which provide you with a great way to add some much needed vitamins to your diet. If you choose a sandwich, try loading up with vegetables like peppers, lettuce and tomato.

So the next time you’re at the drive through, consider these useful tips in helping you achieve your health and weight loss goals.

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