Sneaky Slim Down Tricks

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Added by Garnet R. Chaney, last edited by Garnet R. Chaney on May 04, 2007

Sneaky little slim-down tricks
- Eat salads first, or broth based soup
- 70 calories of healthy fat 10 minutes before meal
  - "Ten minutes before each meal, eat some healthy fat (around 70 calories or fewer): a handful of nuts, a few slices of avocado, or a spoonful of peanut butter, for example. That helps activate ghrelin, a hormone that lets you know you're full," says Michael Roizin, MD, co-author with Mehmet Oz, MD, of "You on a Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management."
- Eat every 3 hours to keep metabolism active
- People forget to adjust for liquid calories - Some research suggests that people who drink no- or low-calorie drinks might actually end up eating more, Mattes says. The best thirst quencher – and a dieter's best friend – is still plain old H2O.
- Flour and sugar snacks spike insulin, which causes body to store fat
- Eat with friends who do not overeat
- Cut servings in half - "use your hand as a portion guide – 3 ounces of meat fits into your palm, 1 cup of potatoes looks like a fist." - Lisa Young, PhD, author of "Portion Teller"
- Eat most food early in day
- Walk more - start with 2000 steps, then add 500 steps (5 minutes) - walk during phone calls, commercials
- Think thin - visualize thinness and proper portion size
- Lots of fiber from fruits and vegetables - beans have the most fiber

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