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If by taking the Rate Your Plate quiz
you've decided to make general changes in
your eating habits, you may want to try some
of these tips that have proven to be successful
for many others:
- Start the day with breakfast - people who skip breakfast
tend to overcompensate by eating more over the course
of the day
- Plan your meals and snacks. Haphazard eating often
leads to overeating.
- Distinguish between hunger and other emotions.
When stressed or bored, distract yourself with something other than eating: take a walk, call a friend or
listen to music.
- After work, plan a transitional activity to unwind
before dinner - people tend to overeat when keyed
up. Exercise is a great choice that also can improve
your mood.
- Drink water regularly throughout the day and
before meals - for added flavor, try it with a twist!
This will take the edge off hunger and help you meet
the recommended minimum 8 cups of fluid a day.
- Don't deny yourself favorite foods. Be sensible, enjoy
all foods in the appropriate amount and you'll be more
likely to make lasting changes in your diet.
- Have a small snack or glass of juice to stave off
hunger before arriving at a reception, or business
lunch or dinner; you're more likely to overeat on
an empty stomach.
- At home or receptions, serve yourself on small plates
and wait 10-15 minutes to see if you're still hungry
before going back for seconds.
- Drop your membership in the clean plate club.
Enjoy leftovers as a snack or mini-meal later in the day.
- At a buffet, survey all selections first, and then fill
your plate once with only those items which interest
you most.
- Start meals with low-calorie foods such as salad, fruit,
or a broth-based soup.
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