Think Yourself Think

The diets that work long term are those which introduce us to healthy eating habits and eating patterns. One strategy that is proven to work is grazing or snacking, but it's easy to get too much of a good thing. Too many snacks, no matter how healthy they may be, equal too many calories.

Try this. Rethink your snacks. We assume that our snacks are low calorie and are prepared to eat again soon, but sometimes soon is too soon, and too often. If this happens to you, here's a new strategy: Instead think of your snack as a mini-meal. Instead of a couple of slices of apple with peanut butter, have a half of sandwich with lean lunch meat and tons of veggies, or a cup of flavorful, fiber-rich soup like lentil or garden vegetable. Sit and enjoy your snack slowly, as you would a meal instead of eating on the go or while distracted.