Diet Tips

Transcript Woman: En-route to a fast food joint Man: Quick tips. Woman: Stick with the chain’s original or traditional menu items. They’re usually to have fewer calories than the franchise’s latest additions.

Transcript Female: Treating yourself to ice cream? Male: Quick Tips! Female: Cut calories by opting for a wafer cone instead of a sugar or waffle cone.

Transcript Female: Heading out for a meal? Male: Quick Tips! Female: Beware of restaurant chain calorie listings. Nearly one out of five dishes has at least 100 more calories than stated. Play it safe by getting dressing on the side.

Instructions Step 1: Watch weight loss Watch for signs of excessive weight loss. If someone becomes frail, or looks emaciated, it may signal that they suffer from anorexia. Step 2: Look for signs of obsession Look for signs that someone is obsessed with eating, food, and weight control. Red flags include weighing themselves repeatedly, weighing …

Instructions Step 1: Stock up Stock up on healthy snacks to avoid a late night run for fast food. If you already have food in the house, you are more likely to use what’s on hand. TIP: To cut out snacking that can sabotage your diet, set a time after which you are no longer …

Instructions Step 1: Make breakfast simple Never skip breakfast. Keep breakfast simple, quick, and healthy, by sticking with high-fiber options. Don’t load up on fast foods, snacks, or sugar. TIP: Keep trail mix or dried fruit handy if you’re pressed for time and have to eat on the run. Step 2: Concentrate on protein Realize …

Instructions Step 1: Track everything Track every gram of fat, protein, carbohydrate, and calorie you consume. Keep a nutrition almanac and a calculator in the kitchen to help you stay on track. TIP: Stay away from the scale as a measuring device for your progress and instead use your eyes, a mirror, and a measuring …

Instructions Step 1: Wear tight clothes Wear tight clothes when you eat — especially if you’re in the habit of changing into something roomy when you come home from work. The snugness is a tactile reminder not to overindulge. Step 2: Pay cash Pay cash for food, whether you’re at the grocery store or in …

Instructions Step 1: Get enough protein Get enough protein from sources like whey, beans, and lean meats like chicken and fish. TIP: A good rule of thumb is 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Step 2: Focus on good carbohydrates Focus on good carbohydrates in whole grain breads, pastas, and fibrous fruits …

Instructions Step 1: Change mindset Change your mindset. Acknowledge that “eating whatever and whenever you want” often leaves you feel unpleasantly full and uncomfortable, which, in reality, is exactly what you don’t want. TIP: Acknowledge that you are in control of what you eat. Step 2: Make a list Make a list of the reasons …

Instructions Step 1: Snack Snack on healthy foods before a holiday meal. Starving yourself before a meal will make it more likely you binge at the table. Eat three smaller meals a day with snacks before each meal to help you eat less. Step 2: Limit variety Shrink your portion sizes and limit the variety …

Instructions Step 1: Start with total points Start by figuring out your total points for each day — begin with 2 points if you’re a woman, 8 points if you’re a man. Step 2: Factor in age Factor in your age by adding 4 points if you are between 17 to 26, 3 points for …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Look for weight-loss programs Locate and visit weight-loss facilities. Many offer one-stop shopping: coaching, personal training, dietary counseling, and a health club. Step 2: Consider special dietary needs Consider food choices and accommodations for any special dietary needs you have. TIP: Resist …

Transcript Woman: On a diet? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Eat with your non-dominant hand. It will slow you down which may help you eat less. Clever!

Transcript Male: Ordering sushi? Female: Quick Tips! Male: Skip any roll labeled spicy if you’re counting calories. It’s code with mayonnaise mixed with chili sauce. Aha!

Transcript Man: Ordering breakfast? Woman: Health to go! Man: Ask for rye toast. A study indicated that rye can make you feel fuller longer so you aren’t ravenous by lunchtime. Handy!

Transcript Woman: Steakhouse dinners a calorie bum? Man: Health to go! Hmm! Woman: Choose any steak on the menu with the word “loin.” They tend to be leaner cuts, which means less fat. Delish!

Instructions Step 1: Identify unit usage Determine whether the number of calories refers to food calories or scientific calories. Nutritionists and physical scientists use the terms differently. Step 2: Convert food calories Multiply food calories by 4.184 to convert calories to kilojoules. TIP: Food calories are actually scientific kilocalories, which are units of 1,000 scientific …

Transcript Female: Love flavored coffee? Male: Health to go! Female: Ask for zero-calorie, sugar-free syrup. Regular ones will cost you 20 calories and 5 grams of sugar per pump. Java time!

Instructions Step 1: Cut calories Take in fewer calories by eating more fruits and vegetables and fewer foods with lots of saturated fats. Step 2: Eat less fat Eat lean meats, nuts, and healthy oils. Stay away from high-fat dairy, meats, and snacks. Step 3: Eat to live Consume only as much as you need …

Instructions : While this video is awesome, it didn’t go to medical school. Always consult your doctor for actual medical advice. Step 1: Eat smarter When it comes to your pizza intake, you’re going to have to take drastic action: No pepperoni for breakfast, get veggies on at least one slice a day, and nothing …

Instructions Step 1: Get your weight in pounds and height in inches Weigh yourself and note your weight in pounds. Then use the yardstick to measure your height in inches. Step 2: Calculate basal metabolic rate for women Calculate your basal metabolic rate if you’re a woman. Multiply your weight by 4.35. Then multiply your …

Instructions Step 1: Reduce cravings with frequent snacks Spread your calories throughout the day. You’re less likely to have food cravings if you never allow yourself to get hungry. Step 2: Distract yourself Find something to distract you from the temptation for at least 15 minutes; most cravings peter out by then. TIP: Look something …

Instructions Step 1: Count calories Count calories. The plan allows for between 1,500 and 1,800 calories, depending on how much weight you want to lose, and how quickly. TIP: To lose a pound a week, you need to cut about 500 calories a day from you current diet, or add in exercise that burns calories. …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Eat healthy Eat a well-balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein. TIP: Add healthy unsaturated fats such as nuts, vegetable oils, and avocados for extra calories. Step 2: Count calories Make a log to track your …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Eat soup and fruit Eat as much watercress soup as you want, as well as fruits with high-water content such as apples, grapefruit, kiwi, melon, peaches, pineapple, and oranges, and drink 8 ounces of skim milk or fat-free yogurt during the first …

Instructions Step 1: Plan ahead Think about the meals you will eat before starting your vacation. Step 2: Enjoy breakfast Enjoy a special breakfast, but cut back on calories at other meals. Step 3: Eat vegetables Fill out your meals with raw or cooked vegetables. TIP: Bring healthy, fiber-rich foods, especially vegetables, for snacking or …

Instructions : Cutting too many calories can cause problems including infertility, muscle loss, and depression. Step 1: Count calories Keep track of your calorie intake. According to the calorie restriction diet, you take in 25 percent fewer calories than are necessary to maintain a healthy weight. Start by following a balanced diet, and then gradually …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Remove non-caveman foods from diet Remove sugars, grains, beans, potatoes, and salt from your diet. Step 2: Start with breakfast Start your diet with a breakfast of bacon, eggs, and berries. Step 3: Continue for three days Continue eating breakfast according to …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Start gradually Eat 50 percent raw and 50 percent cooked food at first. This gives your body time to adjust and reduces side effects such as bloating. Gradually increase your raw food proportion. TIP: Raw foods supply more nutrients to the body, …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Have breakfast Have a breakfast that includes eggs and fruit or yogurt with granola and fruit. Never skip breakfast, as this meal is key for boosting metabolism throughout the day. TIP: Eat meals slowly and with awareness, chewing each bit thoroughly to …

Instructions : Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Plan for the short term Plan to lose weight quickly, but not over the long term. The grapefruit diet is not intended to be followed for more than a few weeks. TIP: Grapefruit is known to interfere with certain types of medicine, …

Instructions Step 1: Get the blues Change the light bulb in your refrigerator to a blue one. It will make everything in the fridge look unappetizing, because we unconsciously associate blue with moldy food. TIP: Yellow, red, and orange stimulate the appetite. Step 2: Spoil your dinner Eat an apple, a small, low-cal salad, or …

Instructions Step 1: Stand up Choose to stand even if seats are available, and hold onto a pole or strap only when you have to. Trying to keep your balance as the train lunges and lurches strengthens your core – the muscles in your torso. Step 2: Tone your calves Tone your calves by slowly …

Instructions Step 1: Eat sensibly, and sensuously Eat sensibly and sensuously – French women savor their food by chewing it thoroughly, thoughtfully, and slowly, enjoying every morsel. Step 2: Eat a balanced diet Maintain a varied, balanced diet, incorporating all of the food groups. Step 3: Eat smaller meals Get used to eating smaller portions, …

Instructions Step 1: Do the math Do the math — A standard 1½ ounce serving of 80 proof alcohol has 96 calories. And that’s without mixers. More alcohol content automatically means more calories. Step 2: Avoid frozen and cream drinks Avoid frozen drinks, such as daiquiris and margaritas, and cream-based drinks, such as Hummers. They’re …

Instructions Step 1: Take cold showers Give yourself occasional blasts of cold water when you shower; it improves circulation, according to research, which can in turn speed up metabolism. Step 2: Don’t skip meals Don’t go longer than five hours without eating, except when you’re sleeping. Skipping meals slows down metabolism. TIP: Always eat breakfast …

Instructions Step 1: Don’t starve yourself!} Don’t starve yourself! Your body will go into survival mode and hang on to any fat around your midsection for dear life. Step 2: Replace soda with water Sip flat water throughout the day. Dehydration and carbonated beverages both cause belly bloat. Step 3: Avoid trans fats Limit your …

Instructions : Check with your doctor before embarking on any quick weight-loss technique. Losing too much weight too fast can be dangerous. Step 1: Drink vinegar Drink two tablespoons of unfiltered apple cider vinegar before lunch and dinner, either straight or diluted in water. That’s what Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas credits for her …

Instructions Step 1: Eat half Eat half as much as normal every other day. A University of California at Berkeley study found that this simple trick helps the body break down fats and shrinks fat cells. Step 2: Flatten your belly Try the Flat Belly Diet, which is based on eating foods high in monounsaturated …

Instructions Step 1: Don’t diet in the morning Don’t skimp on breakfast. In one study, participants who ate a 600-calorie breakfast rich in carbohydrates and protein lost more weight over eight months than those who had a much smaller, low-carb meal. Step 2: Spread out your drinking Don’t save up your boozing for the weekend: …

Instructions : The Morning Banana Diet hasn’t been tested by the scientific community. We cannot guarantee you’ll lose weight with this regimen. We can guarantee you’ll enjoy this video. Step 1: Begin the day with bananas Eat up to 4 bananas in the morning. They contain resistant starch, which helps burn fat: Just 2 bananas …

Instructions Step 1: Build muscle One reason men can drop weight just by ignoring the Buffalo wings for a few weeks is because they have more lean body mass. But women can catch up by strength training. The more muscles, the faster your metabolism. TIP: To maximize strength training, use the heaviest weights you can …