Do you have a friend or relative who seems to stay thin … no matter what? Some
skinny people avoid the holiday weight gain that plagues most of us and
manage to keep their bikini bodies in tip-top shape from summer to
summer. It may be slightly annoying, but it’s totally possible to lose
weight and maintain a healthy weight with a little help from these 10
secrets of skinny people:
1. Watch portion sizes. There
is no need to carry measuring cups in your purse or briefcase, but most
thin people choose healthy portion sizes. An easy way to help yourself
eat less is to use a smaller plate.
2. Eat a snack when you are hungry. Thin people eat snacks if they get hungry. Denying yourself can lead to extreme hunger, which means you will be more likely to overdo it come meal time. Enjoy a healthy snack, such as these recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Be prepared. Skinny people are prepared. They bring their own healthy snacks while traveling to avoid the temptation of convenience store goodies. They eat before grocery shopping, to make sure they are not so hungry that they purchase foods they do not need.
4. Eat foods with high water content. Fruits, veggies and water-based soups are very filling, which helps you consume fewer calories.
5. Eat a small salad before your main meal. Eating a salad before lunch or dinner can also help you eat less during the actual meal. Be sure to avoid high-fat, high-calorie dressings, cheeses, and toppings like croutons.
6. Be calorie-conscious. Skinny people pay attention to calories. Eating out should not be an excuse to go wild with food. Adording to the FDA, most restaurants make nutrition content available for their menu items. Realize what you are putting into your body.
7. Limit your options. It’s all too easy to overdo it at an all-you-can eat buffet—it’s tempting to try everything just because it’s there. You will eat less if you have fewer foods to pick from.
8. Choose whole grains. As Nemours explains, whole grain products, such as bread, contain all parts of the grain kernel, while the flour used to make white bread has had fiber and other nutrients processed out of it. Whole grains help skinny people stay full longer.
9. Exercise. Physical activity can help you lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and feel better both physically and mentally.
10. If you indulge, get over it. We all slip up from time to time. If you overeat, get back on track—don’t use it as an excuse to eat poorly for the rest of the day or weekend just because you “already ate badly.”
Interested in fine-tuning your diet with advice from a medical professional? Blake Medical Center’s Consult-A-Nurse® service offers free physician referrals and answers to general healthcare questions. Our registered nurses are available 24 hours a day by phone at 1-888-359-3552. If you would like more information about other services we offer, visit us online or call (941) 792-6611.
1. Watch portion sizes. There
is no need to carry measuring cups in your purse or briefcase, but most
thin people choose healthy portion sizes. An easy way to help yourself
eat less is to use a smaller plate.2. Eat a snack when you are hungry. Thin people eat snacks if they get hungry. Denying yourself can lead to extreme hunger, which means you will be more likely to overdo it come meal time. Enjoy a healthy snack, such as these recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. Be prepared. Skinny people are prepared. They bring their own healthy snacks while traveling to avoid the temptation of convenience store goodies. They eat before grocery shopping, to make sure they are not so hungry that they purchase foods they do not need.
4. Eat foods with high water content. Fruits, veggies and water-based soups are very filling, which helps you consume fewer calories.
5. Eat a small salad before your main meal. Eating a salad before lunch or dinner can also help you eat less during the actual meal. Be sure to avoid high-fat, high-calorie dressings, cheeses, and toppings like croutons.
6. Be calorie-conscious. Skinny people pay attention to calories. Eating out should not be an excuse to go wild with food. Adording to the FDA, most restaurants make nutrition content available for their menu items. Realize what you are putting into your body.
7. Limit your options. It’s all too easy to overdo it at an all-you-can eat buffet—it’s tempting to try everything just because it’s there. You will eat less if you have fewer foods to pick from.
8. Choose whole grains. As Nemours explains, whole grain products, such as bread, contain all parts of the grain kernel, while the flour used to make white bread has had fiber and other nutrients processed out of it. Whole grains help skinny people stay full longer.
9. Exercise. Physical activity can help you lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and feel better both physically and mentally.
10. If you indulge, get over it. We all slip up from time to time. If you overeat, get back on track—don’t use it as an excuse to eat poorly for the rest of the day or weekend just because you “already ate badly.”
Interested in fine-tuning your diet with advice from a medical professional? Blake Medical Center’s Consult-A-Nurse® service offers free physician referrals and answers to general healthcare questions. Our registered nurses are available 24 hours a day by phone at 1-888-359-3552. If you would like more information about other services we offer, visit us online or call (941) 792-6611.
