Try Gum To Chew Away Cravings

I don’t chew gum. I’ve never seen the point to it. As a matter of fact I have a tendency to swallow it because it seems like the logical thing to do after chewing something for a while. But that’s changed recently. I’ve found that it actually is very satisfying in place of an evening desert. My current favorite is the Ice Cubes mango, kiwi cooler but there are plenty of flavor choices in no calorie gum so it shouldn’t get boring for a while. So far I’ve even resisted swallowing.

TODAY: TAKE A BRISK WALK (DON’T STROLL) TWO TIMES

How to Turn Exercise Into Something You Love – by Dumb Little Man

How to Turn Exercise Into Something You Love – by Dumb Little Man.

Lose Two Pounds A Week By Downsizing

If eating a quick lunch means a burger, shake and a large order of fries, then you’re eating 1500 calories in one meal. That’s a whopper! (Pun intended.) You can still have the fast food burger lunch, just make it a regular burger, small salad (no creamy dressings) and a low fat milk and you have cut over a thousand calories from that one meal. Cut a thousand calories from each day and you will lose two pounds. Honest.

You see 3500 calories equals one pound… of YOU. So by reducing your intake by 500 calories each day you will lose a pound in a week. A thousand gives you two pounds. That’s a nice slow reduction in weight that will keep you out of that dreaded yo-yo bounce. Add the 250 calories you will burn if you walk for a half hour and the healthful benefits of that exercise and you’re really looking good.

So in this economy where downsize has become a dreaded word, this is one that you want to be a part of.

TODAY: CUT 500 to 1000 CALORIES FROM ONE MEAL.

There Is No Bad Food, Just Bad Portions

Dietary researchers have just made one of those findings that just make you say “duh”! They have found that it doesn’t matter if you follow a low fat, low carb, low meat, low starch, or low mein diet. All that matters is whether you eat more calories than you use up. So we’re on the right track with our eat less exercise more plan. We’ll continue to try each of the varieties of diets. It keeps things interesting while encouraging you to pay attention to what you eat.

TODAY: EAT WHAT YOU WANT… JUST EAT LESS THAN YOU DID THE LAST TIME!

One More Bite Less

We’re working our way down to smaller portions this week, one less bite per meal per day. You’ll start to see a portion size that will satisfy you. In the meantime view every bite left behind as a small victory. Those are calories that aren’t getting in. Feel good about it.

TODAY: EAT ANOTHER BITE LESS AT EACH MEAL.

Subtract Another Bite

As we ease into smaller portions this week. Let’s make all your meals one bite smaller.

TODAY: LEAVE FOUR BITES ON YOUR PLATE AT EVERY MEAL.

Eat Just Three Bites Less

This week you’re going to send back your membership card to “The Clean Plate Club”. We’re going to ease into smaller portions by eating a few bites less at each meal. Now don’t cheat by taking more than you know you could eat. Serve yourself normal portions, or order them when you eat out. Then pull back on your munching throttle when you near the end of the meal. Finishing by leaving a few bites. I know, the guilt at leaving perfectly good food may bother you. If you must, save them to combine into a variety meal later in the week. Of course, you will leave a few bites of that too.

It should be easy. A few less bites, for a few less pounds.

TODAY: LEAVE THREE BITES ON YOUR PLATE AT EVERY MEAL.