Dieting is NOT fun. But here\u2019s a little secret \u2014 it\u2019s not nearly as hard as most of us think.
\n\u201cA lot of people believe they need to change everything, but in reality small tweaks to your diet can make a huge difference,\u201d says Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.<\/p>\n
1. Kiss Diet Soda Goodbye
\nEvery diet soft drink consumed each day could increase your risk of being overweight by 65 percent, according to a study presented at the American Dietetic Association. Other research suggests that artificial sweeteners may actually stimulate appetite, causing you to overeat. Instead, sip plain or sparkling water with lemon added for flavor.<\/p>\n
2. Eat Regularly
\nWomen who eat erratically consume more calories and burn them less quickly than those who have six regular small meals each day, according to a British study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Don\u2019t go more than three or four hours without eating something.<\/p>\n
3. Say \u201cHello!\u201d To Grapefruit
\nEating three servings of grapefruit a day (either half of a whole one or a cup of juice) for 12 weeks could help you lose just over three pounds, according to a recent study. \u201cIt helped lower insulin levels, which can contribute to weight loss by reducing appetite and encouraging fat burning,\u201d explains study author Ken Fujioka, MD, director of nutrition and metabolic research at Scripps Clinic in Del Mar, California.<\/p>\n
4. Shop from a List
\n\u201cNever go to the grocery store without a master list, which provides insurance against impulse buys,\u201d suggests Donald Hensrud, MD, an obesity specialist at the Mayo Clinic. And never, ever shop when you\u2019re hungry.<\/p>\n
5. Shop Smarter
\nThe center aisles of your local supermarket are loaded with highly processed, sugary, and fatty foods. \u201cThe first couple of outer aisles is where you\u2019ll find all the fresh produce, dairy, and seafood,\u201d explains Oz Garcia, PhD, a nutritionist in New York City. Related: The Healthiest Foods in the Grocery Store.<\/p>\n
6. Keep Your Mouth Busy While You Cook
\n\u201cI\u2019ve had clients come in complaining that they can\u2019t lose weight, but then I find out that they\u2019re taking in hundreds of calories while preparing dinner,\u201d says Blatner. \u201cEvery little \u2018taste\u2019 counts!\u201d Her tip? Sip a Low Sodium V8 juice. \u201cIt\u2019s only 50 calories per serving, but it will keep you feeling satisfied and stave off hunger pains so you\u2019re less inclined to snack,\u201d she explains. (The new Calcium Enriched V8 makes it easier to protect your bones, but that\u2019s another story!) Hate V8? Chew gum to keep your mouth occupied.<\/p>\n
7. Bet on Salsa
\n\u201cI have clients spoon it on everything \u2014 baked potatoes, veggies, even chicken or salmon,\u201d says Bethany Thayer, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. \u201cIt\u2019s a serving of veggies that gives otherwise bland diet staples a little flavor and zest.\u201d The calorie savings are worth it: Two tablespoons of salsa instead of sour cream on a baked potato, for example, saves 42 calories and five fat grams.<\/p>\n
8. Brush\/Rinse
\nBrush your teeth or rinse your mouth right after you have a meal or a snack to quell the urge to keep nibbling. \u201cIt\u2019s both a physical and a psychological signal to your body that you\u2019re done eating,\u201d says Blatner.<\/p>\n
9. Play Detective With Your Cravings
\n\u201cOne reason people overeat is that they don\u2019t hit their food craving right on the head \u2014 they keep bingeing until they\u2019re finally satisfied,\u201d explains Blatner. Ask yourself what you really want: Salty? Sweet? Smooth? Crunchy? \u201cFood cravings can be broken down into four categories,\u201d says Blatner. \u201cIf you are craving sweet and crunchy, try a mini bag of popcorn mixed with a little bit of artificial sweetener or even sugar. If you want sweet and creamy, opt for a light vanilla yogurt. If you\u2019re thinking about something salty and smooth, try a couple of pieces of low-fat string cheese; if you really want salty and crunchy, try a handful of dry-roasted nuts or soy nuts.\u201d<\/p>\n
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