Secrets of Success

Walking

When I am on the phone I walk in and out of the rooms in my home. It makes it go a lot faster when you are visiting with a friend.

Get rid of processed foods.

I have been cutting about 80 to 90 percent of white sugar and flour, and try very hard to get rid of the gluten as well. I have found that it makes me feel a lot better and the pounds have also come off a lot easier. I also try and not eat processed foods.

Salads!!

Eat salad every day!

Water

Water is the best thing for you. Enough said.

Breakfast timing and content

Eating a breakfast that contains three food groups within an hour of waking every day sets the tone for the day, gets your metabolism going, and helps keep you satisfied until the next meal. Be sure the meal contains less than 9 grams of sugar.

Stretching the salad dressing

When I make a salad I about a tablespoon or more of Balsamic Vinaigrette before I add the dressing, and need less dressing, not to mention vinaigrette is healthy for you.

Before Giving Into a Craving, PAUSE!!!

I have lots of cravings for things I should not eat because when I do, I have a hard time stopping. For instance, tortilla chips and melted cheese--my biggest craving! When I get this craving, and before I melt that cheese, I have learned to STOP...and decide if this is REALLY how I want to use my

Calorie saving

When going out to eat, and before eating, cut the portion in half, place it immediately into a "doggie box".

Stop Being a Picker!

Learn to drink your water and eat the greens! Don't say things like you don't like them and avoid them all. There are sooo many types of vegetables in this world, dont tell me you've tried them all and hate them all? Learn to accept them! Then be rewarded with health!

Inhale Deeply

I always enjoy opening my chocolate cabinet and inhaling deeply even if I don't plan on eating it. Usually just a deep breath of chocolate "fumes" is enough to curb my desire. Now I apply that to all my foods--inhale deeply before eating. Half the delight of eating is the smell.