Successful Diet Tips That Have Been Tested

It's always great to get tips and strategies that are successful in a weight loss program. I like to read about studies that have been done and the results. Although I think some studies are too narrow and some too biased, it gives me a base to which I can do my own evaluation.

Self Magazine had some it's readers try the most popular statagies. Here are the results from a three week study.

1.Skip All Soda
Pounds Lost...... 1 to 8 (average 4)
Soda contains zero nutrients. Water is the best alternative as it aids in
digestion.

2. Eat Breakfast, even if you're not hungry
Pounds Lost...... 3 to 8 (average 5)
You'll teach your body to adjust to A.M. calories, so you'll need fewer
later in the day. *250-500 calorie per morning

3. Banish Trigger Foods From Your Home
Pounds Lost...... 1 to 10 (average 6)
If you keep treats in the house, opt for the single-serve portions many
are only 100 calories.

4. Swap in Lowfat, Fat-free Or Sugar-free Versions Of Foods You Crave
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 1 (average 1)
Using this strategy, you can eat what you love without excess calories.
Read your labels...low fat doesn't mean low calorie.

5. Use Smaller Plates And Glasses
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 3 (average 1)
We eat on the average, 92% of food we put on our plate. This is a way
of tricking yourself into eating less.

6. Dine Out Less Often
Pounds Lost...... 2 to 11 (average 6)
Resturant meals usually have about 50% more calories, fat and sodium
than home cooked meals.

7. Rate Your Hunger Before Deciding To Eat
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 4 (average 1)
Regularly checking your need for food will help you comtrol how much you
end up eating.

8. Start Your Meal With Soup, Salad or Fruit
Pounds Lost...... 1 to 2 (average 1.5)
Keep your first course high in volume and around 100 calories and you'll
shrink your total daily intake.

9. Eat Your Meals With No Distractions
Pounds Lost...... 0 to 5 (average 3)
When you get distracted, you mindlessly consume extra calories.
Eat slowly, concentrate on your food's taste and texture.
By changing the way you eat, you may change how much you eat.

You can read the comments of the people who tested these tips here.

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[Source: Fatty Weight Loss]