With overeating on the rise throughout the world, and so many discrepancies as to which “diet” will provide optimal weight loss, we will share 50 sure-fire tips to cut calories, divided into eight categories, in the next few BHealthy e-newsletters. The tips are courtesy of Ace’s January 2018 Fitness Journal:
Category: Control over tempting sensation habits
- Control triggers. For some people, specific foods trigger overeating. Acknowledge these foods in your own life and try your best to avoid them and in instances where they can’t be avoided, replace them with a satisfying, non-triggering food.
- Make a game plan for get togethers. Social events often entail rich, high-calorie foods. Before you attend, eat a light protein-based snack, like yogurt, to curb your appetite.
- Create a healthy balance with your favorite foods. When you enjoy a certain food, it’s easy to overindulge. Identify what your favorite foods or snacks are and make exceptions to eat them and enjoy them, but set a limit.
- Avoid breakfast starch overload. A bagel is often the equivalent of five slices of bread. If you’re craving a bagel, don’t deprive yourself. Have a quarter of a bagel, and include some eggs whites or yogurt, and fruit with it.
- Be aware of your protein consumption at dinner. The amount of protein in a steak, seafood or chicken dinner out at a restaurant is usually at least double the amount your body needs that late in the day. If you’re at a restaurant, either split the meal with someone or take half of it home. And make sure to eat a salad or vegetables with dinner.
Courtesy of Kravitz, Len. “50 Ways to Cut Calories.” ACE Fitness Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, Jan. 2018, pp. 25–31.