It sounds simple enough, eat less and you'll weigh less. But how far do you go to eat less? We've already learned counting calories is a valuable way of getting yourself to eat less, but don't ever skip a meal to do so! It may sound good in theory, but in the end you will end up sabotaging your hard work.
Tip 18: don't skip meals!
You should never skip meals, ever. What happens when you skip a meal, whether on a diet or not? You get hungry. Hungry is enemy number one for the person set out to lose weight! You want to avoid feeling hungry as much as possible.
If you feel the desire to "save" some extra calories within your day to allot to a dessert or a treat, the worst way you can do so is by skipping a meal. You can "save" calories by only eating 3/4ths of your normal meals, skipping a snack (not a meal! snacks are under 200 calories), or opting for a green salad over your regular turkey sandwich.
You especially shouldn't skip breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day! A good breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and makes you feel less hungry throughout the day. Some great, filling, low-calorie breakfast options are whole grain cereal, oatmeal, and fruit.
A good dinner is also important, it can ward off evening munching and midnight snacking (which can lead to weight gain). Dinner is optimally a moderately filling but light meal. A small portion of protein (such as grilled or boiled chicken with spices) combined with a filling but light salad (with a light dressing, vinaigrette, or no dressing at all) is perfect! Avoid any high-calorie carb based foods, such as heavy pastas. You want to eat something you will "burn off" before bedtime.
Just Another Whale,
MyzzLyzz
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