More Small Tips to Lose a Big Belly
Continuing on yesterday’s theme, here are a few more simple tips to help you win the battle of the bulge. When you’re trying to embark on a healthier lifestyle, small, gradual changes really do pay huge dividends!
Dilute Your Appetite Eating a small amount of a high-fiber or high-protein food an hour before a main meal helps some people reduce the amount they eat at the meal. Try a whey protein shake with a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, a high-fiber cereal, a handful of almonds, half a can of tuna, or a hard-boiled egg.
Don’t Sweat It Even though it may be comfortable and relaxing, lounging around your house in baggy, oversized sweatshirts and pants with stretchy waistbands can lead to denial about your body shape and encourage overeating. To increase body awareness and remind you of your weight loss goals, wear tighter, form-fitting clothes. There’s no way you’ll reach for that bag of chips when you can feel the fabric tight around your hips!
Beware N.A.C. foods (Not a Clue foods) Mall foods, deli salads and ethnic dishes might look innocent, but they can carry a bigger calorie load than you imagine. When you’re clueless of the calorie count, walk on by.
Be a Front-end Loader Whoever said “eat breakfast like a king,” was one smart cookie. Stacking the bulk of your calories toward the front of the day gives you a good chance to burn them off. Just another reason NOT to skip breakfast, the most important meal of the day.
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