1-Step Health Tricks

SaraTonin

Just thought I would start a quick game... Share one of your favorite simple health tricks!

Only post one at a time, and wait for someone else to post before you go again.

I go first!

-- Lower the fat and calorie content of your tuna salad by substituting some of the mayo for spicy brown mustard, so tasty!!!

taso42_DELETED

-- Keep some powdered non-fat milk in stock, so you can have milk when you want some, and not worry about a whole carton going bad in the fridge.

Delicate

Always leave something on your plate when you have finished.

(dont try to get around this by adding more to it in the first place, for all the empty platers)

SaraTonin

-- If you're in a time crunch, jumping rope burns a ton of calories fast for a great cardio burn!

stanvoodoo

Use small plates to help reduce the serving size! Never drink while eating!

Kerriperkins

Divide your meal in half and place on different plates

biged335

Dont drink the whole beer...

Ninjitsu

When hitting a drive-thru order your burger without Mayo/Cheese

taso42_DELETED

-- always ask for the dressing on the side, and use sparingly or just dip your fork in between bites

SaraTonin

Keep some healthy snacks on hand like almonds and carrots to eat throughout the day - keeps your metabolism burning strong in between meals.

LovelySnugs

when ordering in a restaurant, always ask if there's a smaller version of the dish you'd like to order.

Setof2Keys

-- Keep some powdered non-fat milk in stock, so you can have milk when you want some, and not worry about a whole carton going bad in the fridge.

LOL such a bachelor...

Setof2Keys

When hitting a drive-thru order your burger without Mayo/Cheese

WHAT??! Who's ordering burgers P? LOL <just giving you a hard time>

Setof2Keys

stairs not elevators...when possible of coarse.

sassylilmama

Check websites before going out to eat to see what you can have

corpus_validum

Eat for what you're about to do (in the next 3 hours)

taso42_DELETED

Plan your meals ahead of time to spread out your calories and create a menu you can live with. Don't get stuck at the end of the day being way under or way over.

SaraTonin

Eat breakfast!

calliope_music

park a little farther away from the door and walk!

SaraTonin

Get yourself a decent pair of shoes, makes a world of difference.

rockabettyvintage

vinegar is pretty amazing stuff. use it in place of mayo in chicken salad, tuna salad, or in place of olive oil when roasting veggies like asparagus. zingy!

SaraTonin

On that note, olive oil and vinegar on your salad. YUM!

aab1

Eat your carbs earlier in the day (some articles state no carbs after 3pm)

SaraTonin

Multivitamins are great for your health and energy level when you're on a low-cal diet.

knittygirl52

use plain yogurt instead of sour cream, especially in strong tasting dishes (like tacos). More calcium and less fat, and unlike fat-free sour cream, you can get it without stuff like modified cornstarch, etc. (Of course, you need to read labels.)