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FitTip101 #65

Add natural high fiber and satisfying foods like lentils to increase the protein and fiber content of your meals. The fiber in lentils will make you feel satisfied longer and so you’ll be less likely to snack between meals.

FitTip101 #66

On days that you are not active replace carbs like rice with higher fiber vegetables or small portions of yam or sweet potato.

FitTip101 #67

Don’t count calories. Doing so tends to lead to unnatural relationships with the food you are meant to enjoy. Instead keep it simple, stick to natural foods and don’t overdo your portions. Refined foods are easy to overeat but not natural ones, and it is a better strategy than any artificial point system or calorie calculation.

FitTip101 #66

On days that you are not active replace carbs like rice with higher fiber vegetables or small portions of yam or sweet potato.

FitTip101 #67

Don’t count calories. Doing so tends to lead to unnatural relationships with the food you are meant to enjoy. Instead keep it simple, stick to natural foods and don’t overdo your portions. Refined foods are easy to overeat but not natural ones, and it is a better strategy than any artificial point system or calorie calculation.

FitTip101 #68

Learn to read labels. If a food is low in fiber, high sugar and in calories you should skip it.

FitTip101 #70

Don’t miss meals- Missing meals can be just as bad as eating junk as it can drop your blood sugar and creates cravings later in the day which increase the likelihood that you will overeat.

FitTip101 #71

Research and identify 3 places you work, live or go to school that have acceptable foods that you can get if you need to eat and don’t have anything with you.

FitTip101 #73

Vary your diet so you won’t get bored. Boredom from lack of variety has toppled many a dieter, so always change things up with new recipes.