Some Easy Ways To Reduce Calorie Consumption
By Dr. Ashraf Hanafy Mahmoud Mohammed
There are many people all over the world that have a problem with their weight. It is not very simple to shed unwanted pounds, but it is not as complicated as many people believe it is. If you are looking for a few simple tips that will help you cut the calories, you should read this from beginning to end.
Express your love with actions, and avoid using food as a reward. Many people do this without even realizing it. How many times have you told yourself that you will treat yourself to a nice lunch after completing a goal? Have you ever told a child they can have McDonald's if they are good throughout the day? This is not the proper way to show gratitude for a job well done, so look for another incentive.
There is nothing wrong with having a couple of cookies now and then, but eating them from the bag is a recipe for disaster. Many people do not realize that they eat more when they eat directly from a large container. The easy way to deal with this is to separate everything into smaller portions as soon as you come from the market. Make sure you grab just one portion when it is time for a snack, even if you are really hungry. Supplement that with fresh fruit and veggies if you need more to eat.
When you are out at a restaurant, order wine by the glass instead of buying an entire bottle. You might justify this purchase by telling yourself that the per unit price on a bottle is much cheaper. While this is correct, one glass costs a lot less than a bottle, so that would be your better bet. This means you will save money and calories.
Only eat when you are hungry, and make sure that this is actually how you are feeling. Many times people are so thirsty that it starts to feel like hunger. The next time your stomach growls, take a few sips of water. If the feeling passes, that means it was definitely not hunger. You can save your food for another time since you really don't need it now.
When you go out to eat at a restaurant, ask if you can get dressings and sauces on the side. You would be amazed at how many calories you can save by doing this. Restaurants have the tendency to put a lot more sauce on their foods than any one person needs. Also, stay away from those that contain lots of cream, butter and cheese, because they are filled with calories and fat.
It may not seem like much, but reducing your calorie consumption a little at a time is a very smart idea. Even if it seems useless, you should give it a shot. Over time all of these calories will add up, and you can dodge the weight gain bullet. If you feel like you need a boost before you get started you should double-check the list here to see if you can do all that was discussed.
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