Live Longer - it's a lifetime process

[tankini]

You don't have to give up your favorite foods, just eat them in moderation. Food used to be my biggest security blanket. I would eat when I felt bad, but the comfort was only momentary and then I would feel worse 5 minutes later. I have learned that losing weight is a lifetime process. One that I will always have to work at.

Here are some great tips:

* Plan your meals for the whole day. It sounds like a big commitment, but only takes a few minutes.
* My favorite weight loss tools are the scale and the measuring cups. You can track that you’re eating 4oz. of grilled chicken, but how do you really know it’s 4oz. unless you measure it? It also helps when you’re at a restaurant and in other situations where you have to “eyeball” your portions. How can you guess what ½ a cup of rice is unless you’ve seen it before?
* Always eat snacks on a plate sitting down—not standing up. This keeps you mindful of what you’re eating. When you’re just mindlessly eating chips from a bag you’re not going to be as satisfied and the enjoyment factor will be missing.
* Use the iPhone app to keep track of your food throughout the day. This way you’re accountable all the time.
* For a healthy frozen treat try eating frozen grapes.

[Paplo]

Those are good tips. Thanks!

[tankini]

you're welcome!