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- Don’t let other’s unhealthy snacks sabotage you. Make a list of your top 10 healthy snacks and stock them at home and at work. Having the healthy stuff at your fingertips makes it a lot easier to say “yes” to stay on track and “no” to those doughnuts and Twinkies.
- Be a role model. Especially if you have children, encourage your family to have a healthy, well-balanced diet. There’s no need to have “kid” vs. “adult” foods in the house. If you do not have children, but you have a partner who refuses to change the way he or she eats, don’t’ worry about it. It is just as easy to broil a steak for them and fish for you. Who knows – when you start to feel great, they might just want to see what all the fuss is about.
- Keep your tap water fresh and clean. Besides reaching for the ice cold soda or juice that’s brimming over with calories, reach for your cold pitcher of fresh tasting water along with your favorite lemons or cucumbers. To have a perfect twist on just plain water, feel free to add crushed fresh berries, lime juice or a few tablespoons of cranberry juice. Water makes you feel full and prevents premature hunger and cravings.
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- Don’t offer unsolicited advice. No matter how tempting it is, only offer nutrition advice to friends if they explicitly ask for it. The best thing you can do to help your friends is show them what good healthy food looks and tastes like by setting a good example, then let them watch for themselves as you lose weight and get in shape.
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