Losing weight isn't easy, but it's not impossible if you have the right mindset. One of the best ways to begin losing weight is by starting with a small, attainable goal, like cutting 200 calories a day. By cutting 200 calories a day and doing nothing else, you'll lose a pound every two and a half weeks. If you combine this reduced calorie approach with a consistent exercise program, you'll be sure to see significant changes.
Cut Out Sodas
If you drink a lot of soda, you're consuming empty calories without even realizing it. An 8 oz. serving of cola contains 100 calories, 27 g of which are sugar. Cutting out 16 oz. of cola will slash your daily intake by 200 calories. If you usually get a 20-ounce bottle, switch to diet and you'll save 250 calories.
Change Your Breakfast
If you get a bagel every morning, you're missing out on another option that provides similar taste, but fewer calories. Switching from bagels to English muffins every morning can subtract 220 calories off your daily total. However, be sure to watch the amount of butter you put on the English muffin, as too much butter can easily negate any calorie savings.
Skip the Wine
Many people look forward to unwinding with a glass of wine after a hard day at work. But wine is a significant source of calories, and a glass of wine at night can undermine the other healthy choices you've made during the day. Eliminate the wine, and you can save 170 calories per glass. Make a wine spritzer by combining equal amounts of club soda and wine and reduce your average wine calorie consumption by half.
Get a Smaller Plate
If food isn't right in front of you, you're less likely to eat it. Choose a smaller plate than you're used to, and you'll eat less by default. Going from a 12-inch plate to a 9-inch plate can cut as much as 500 calories over the course of a day. Better yet, since you don't see the food you're not eating, you don't even miss it.
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