Ten Small Changes You Can Make TODAY To Lose Weight

Ever wonder WHY you have trouble losing those extra few pounds?  Well, this is a common problem that plagues a lot of people- Not just you!Up to now, you’ve probably thought that thin people have some magical secret that you’re not aware of.  Well, the truth is these type of people understand how to make the small changes to their life that helps them lose weight and have a more fit appearance.In fact, a LOT of thin people incorporate a few lifestyle rules that separate them from their overweight brethren. Here are a few changes you can make to join their ranks:1)    Drink water. And ONLY water. ‘Nuff said.2)    Avoid beer (see #1). If you must drink alcohol, have a cocktail that uses tonic or club soda as a mixer. 3)    Eat meals off of appetizer plates. If your food can’t fit on this smaller dish, your portions are too large. 4)    Say NO to appetizers at parties. Those cocktail weenies and mini quiches are unnecessary, particularly since you are probably about to eat dinner. Besides, you’re busy enjoying that vodka tonic, right?5)    Say NO to appetizers at restaurants. Ask your waiter to remove the breadbasket from the table and stay away from fattening salad dressings and ingredients. Your entrée is probably more than enough!6)    Drive past fast food restaurants, even when all you want is a salad. It is important to stop thinking of these places as valid food sources. 7)    Share dessert. You don’t need to deprive yourself of delicious treats, but you do need to share them. Get a slice of cake and enjoy it with your friend, significant other, or kids. 8)    Coffee is not dessert! Replace fattening coffee creamers with skim or 1% milk. Avoid sweetening java with caramel, whipped cream, or chocolate. 9)    Plan to eat. If you know there is a bag of carrots in the fridge at work, you’ll be much less likely to get potato chips from the vending machine. Be conscious about your food choices.10)    Use your feet! Never use a drive-through when you can walk into a store. Just remember that losing weight isn’t hard to do if you can understand how to make small, but dramatic changes to your lifestyle.  If you follow the 10 rules that I discussed in this article, then you’ll be on your way to losing those elusive few extra pounds.