Quick and Simple Things to Lose Weight-Part Two

This is a 5 part series, each consisting of simple, quick things to do to start losing weight. This is Part Two. Part One is already available on http://www.yourfittestyear.com, and parts three thru five will be available on the same web site every 48-72 hours. If you implement all of these simple lose weight tips, it certainly qualifies as a full weight loss program.

11. Water, water, water….drop the soft drinks and the Starbucks flavored coffees. Believe it or not, drinking a glass of water before you eat, subdues that hunger and you feel more satisfied on less food volume when you do eat.

12. Anytime you feel like “what’s next?”, or taking a break, go for a 5 minute walk. This will clear your head, and work off a few calories. Rather than sit down for your break, walk your break. The annual benefit will be huge.

13. When you are running errands, park at the far end of the parking lot, forcing you to walk for 2-3 minutes each way to the store and car. Again, an annual benefit that is huge in weight control/loss.

14. Fill your plate in the kitchen and not the dinner table. It is too easy to reach for that family style platter or bowl for more. Fill your plate and when it’s clean, you are done.

15. Find a weight loss buddy somewhere, in your neighborhood, on Facebook or MySpace, at the YMCA, anybody where the focus for you and your buddy is shedding a few pounds. It’s much easier to stay focused and committed with a support system. You do the same for your buddy.

16. Do not eat prepared foods that have corn syrup, sugar or fructose. Either find the sugar-free version of the same food, or eat fruit or vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, celery or broccoli.

17. Discern between real hunger and the need to eat out of frustration, anxiety, habit or just being nervous or “antsy”. Eat when you are hungry, not based on the time of day or your mood. Eating a few lighter snacks is better than a big meal any day.

18. If you are deciding between fruit juice or a piece of fruit, pick the fruit every time. Fruit will be more filling and you will eat less overall for the day.

19. Use low fat milk, 2% or 1%. Once you acquire the taste of low fat milk, the regular milk will taste too “rich” for you, and you will have saved 50% of your calories, and 95% of your fat intake.

20. Eat two-thirds of your calories by noon time. This will allow you to burn off the other third before you actually bed down. Plus, by eating early in the day, you will not desire as much later in the day, and you will go thru the day with more energy.

OK, that’s the next 10 tips that comprise Part Two. Look for Part Three and more in the upcoming days.

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