Four Weight Loss Tips

Four Weight Loss Tips

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1. Once a week, indulge in a high-calorie-tasting, but low-calorie, treat. This should help keep you from feeling deprived and binging on higher-calorie foods. For instance:

• Lobster. Just 84 calories in 3 ounces.
• Shrimp. Just 61 calories in 12 large.
• Smoked salmon. Just 67 calories in two ounces. Sprinkle with capers for an even more elegant treat.
• Whipped cream. Just 9 calories in one tablespoon. Drop a spoonful over a bowl of fresh fruit for dessert.

2. Treat high-calorie foods as jewels in the crown. Make a spoonful of ice cream the jewel and a bowl of fruit the crown. Cut down on the chips by pairing each bite with lots of chunky, filling fresh salsa. Balance a little cheese with a lot of salad.

3. Add 10 percent to the amount of daily calories you think you’re eating, then  adjust your eating habits accordingly. If you think you’re consuming 1,700 calories a day and don’t understand why you’re not losing weight, add another 170 calories to your estimate. Chances are, the new number is more accurate.

4. Walk for 45 minutes a day. The reason we’re suggesting 45 minutes instead of the typical 30 is that a Duke University study found that while 30 minutes of daily walking is enough to prevent weight gain in most relatively sedentary people, exercise beyond 30 minutes results in weight and fat loss. Burning an additional 300 calories a day with three miles of brisk walking (45 minutes should do it) could help you lose 30 pounds in a year without even changing how much you’re eating.