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Have to eat in the cafeteria? You can still lose weight with these tips.
Steps
- Count your calories. Keep a small notebook with you for about a week to figure out how many calories you eat in a day. Average it out and cut that amount by about 500. While your consuming fewer calories a day your body will have no choice but to start burning fat. If you don't see a difference after the first few weeks try cutting back another 250 calories a day.
- If you're not wild about plain water, add some lemon or lime juice or another non-sugar flavor.
- Aim for higher protein foods, medium carbs, and lower fat. Sodas are the worst for extra calories and carbs; try having a glass of water instead. Chicken and fish are very good for you with low fat and high protein.
- Most cafeterias design their meals to be nutritious and well-balanced. If you find that the foods they serve are not meeting your needs then omit the items you don't need (i.e. the fries, pizza, tacos, burgers) and stick to the basics (salads, fruit, veggies). A multivitamin might also be beneficial. http://www.nutritiondata.com is a good place to find out what is in the food your eating.
- Eat anything you want but try to eat in moderation. Sometimes pizza is the only option but you don't have to eat the whole thing. Also be careful with strict vegetarian and vegan diets; while they will keep you lean and regular, unless you are sure to balance your diet you will miss out on a lot of important vitamins and nutrients that come from meat products.
- Every little bit helps. Sponge off your bacon with a napkin before you eat it. Avoid eating the majority of egg yolk during breakfast as it is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Skip anything deep fried.
- Add regular exercise in your diet. Aim for 30 minutes of a cardio activity 3 times a week. Go jogging, bike riding, or powerwalk through your mall. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park farther away at work, get an exercise video and make the most of what you have.
Tips
- Every little bit helps.
- Losing 20 pounds a week is not healthy. Not to mention the excess skin that will be left hanging from losing weight too fast.
- Fat loss pills are a waste of money. It's worth it for your health and well being to stay in shape the normal way.
Warnings
- Always consult your physician before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.
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