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Drink water often.
Chew on ice cubes or ice chips.
Munch on fresh, crunchy vegetables such as carrots, celery, or broccoli.
Keep hands and mouth busy with toothpicks or cinnamon sticks.
Eat well-balanced meals regularly. Weight control does not mean dangerous diets and skipping meals, but rather a healthy, balanced eating plan for every day use.
Focus on eating a variety of foods according to the new food guide pyramid.
Choose healthy food options—low in fat and cholesterol. Eat plenty of pasta, whole grain breads, cereals, fruits and vegetables, without added fat.
Pay attention to what and how much you are eating. Place meal items and snacks in a bowl or on a plate instead of eating directly from a container. This allows you to see the actual quantity of food you are eating.
Chew and eat food slowly; resting between bites.
Become more physically active. Aerobic exercise will boost your metabolic rate for several hours after cool down.
Used with permission from the SUCCESS Project, University of Minnesota
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