Diet Tips From 10 Top Weight-Loss Pros
We’ve gathered some of the nation’s top health and fitness experts to find out their best how-to-take-off-the-pounds piece of advice. Number one rule? “Get rid of the ‘diet mentality,’” says Jane Harrison, RD, staff nutritionist on the health-care website myOptumHealth.com. “Instead, have the mentality that focuses on changing your eating habits for health, weight control and quality of life.” Dig in for more!
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“Grab some toothpaste and gum”
Expert: Melissa Dozois, internationally recognized fitness expert, star of the award-winning DVD series “Your Body Breakthru” and owner of Breakthru Fitness in Pasadena, California
Why it works: “There’s something about brushing your teeth immediately after eating a meal or a snack that sends a message to your brain that says the eating period is over,” says Dozois. This will keep you from going for seconds and/or heading for the cookie jar. “And if that doesn’t seem to do the trick, grab some sugarless, flavorful gum, which should stop the urge to eat extra calories.” Not to mention that it will also keep your mouth busy for a while!
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