Eat only at the table. Don't munch on the couch or at
the kitchen counter.
Don't starve yourself! Skipping meals only tricks your
body into thinking its survival is threatened, and it
will hold onto its fat stores for dear life.
Eat slowly and chew each bite completely to decrease
your appetite.
Eat three small meals and two snacks daily instead of
two or three huge meals.
Don't eat anything for the last three or four hours
of your day. Once you've had dinner, be done for the night.
Don't eat anything unnecessary. You don't need "all
the fixings".
Learn to control yourself at social affairs. Don't use
them as an excuse to pig out. Be strong.
Serve yourself normal portions of food. Three ounces
of meat or a half cup of rice are plenty in one meal.
Don't nibble on things throughout the day. Some tidbits
contain hundreds of calories.
Use a smaller plate than usual for dinner. You'll feel
like you ate more than you actually did.
Don't work while eating. Separate all of your activities
from your meals, so you can concentrate on what and how
much you're eating.
Beware of the wall you may hit at 3:00 p.m. Many people
feel the urge for a caffeine or sugar lift at this time.
Have some fruit or crackers on hand to combat this.
Don't eat a single bite while preparing meals. Chew gum,
if it helps.
Never get seconds. Make a habit of stopping after one
plate of food.
Put leftovers away immediately to avoid further grazing.
Read labels carefully. Some low fat items are very high
in calories.
To slow yourself down, eat with the opposite hand you
usually eat with.
How to Eat (Weight Loss Tips)
