Diet Tips

We all need a little help with our diet and exercise goals. Here are a few diet tips to help keep you on track and make sure you get that flat stomach. Diet tips are only as good as how they are used, so these diet tips should help you cut a few more calories from your diet. Every little bit counts.

Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water.
An ce cold glass of water will help curb hunger and actually burn more calories than room temperature water. .

Diet Tip No. 2: Ask yourself if you're really hungry.
Think about the last time you ate, and ask yourself if you are hungry or just having a craving.

Diet Tip No. 3: No nighttime snacks.
Do not eat anything 4 hours before bedtime. If you must have something, limit it to some vegetables or a snack under 100 calories.

Diet Tip No. 4: Enjoy your favorite foods.
Dieting is rough, and you should still eat your favorite foods, in moderation, and also as an occasional reward for all your hard work. Don’t gorge yourself on pizza and cheesecake, but have a moderate treat.

Diet Tip No. 5: Eat several mini-meals during the day.
This will help keep your metabolism going, keep you from feeling hungry, and help you burn more calories than three larger meals a day.

Diet Tip No. 6: Eat protein at every meal.
Protein is more satisfying than carbohydrates like pasta or rice, is generally leaner, and will help you feel fuller.

Diet Tip No. 7: Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience foods.
Purge your kitchen of junk food and have healthy snacks prepared and readily available.

Diet Tip No. 8: Order children’s portions at restaurants.
They are just as much fun as adult portions, only smaller in size. If a children's portion is not available, order the regular size and immediately split it in half and box it up.

Diet Tip No. 9: Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables.
You can save 300 calories or more by swapping out pasta or rice with a cup of vegetables.

Diet Tip No. 10: Be physically active.
Burning calories is the only way to lose weight, and the more active you are the better. Go for a walk, run, pick up a hobby. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, Park as far away from the door as possible and walk when shopping, exercise in-between commercials on tv. Do whatever it takes.