First Course Keeps Diets On Course

Meals are a lot more filling if you start with a first course of a salad or soup. Lower calories than entrees they also contain more water which is filling and the satisfaction of eating is maximized. Slowing down your meal is another side effect, allowing for your brain to catch up with your stomach. Usually it takes about 20 minutes for you to get the feeling of fullness. So the first course helps that too. Just keep off the high calorie dressings and stick to clear, starch free soups.

TODAY: HOLD YOUR STOMACH IN AS FAR AS YOU CAN AT REGULAR INTERVALS DURING THE DAY. AT YOUR DESK, WHILE WATCHING TV, DRIVING, ETC. IT WILL START TO BUILD UP MUSCLE TONE. (And show you what you will look like when you lose some weight.)

Daily Nag, Tips & Tricks | Diet Nag | July 7, 2010 6:00 am