HANDY DIET TRICK: Using Non-Dominant Hand Could Moderate Munching by 20%

I eat about six times a day, but most of them are tiny portions, and each is always 100-150 calories. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner I get more "normal size", but I keep Dinner very light (salad or soup or small meal). Breakfast I stay away from eggs, bacon, sausage, etc and stick with cereal and fruit. Lunch I try to keep healthy, but make sure I get my carb and protein hit. Snacks are usually either a protein bar, yogurt, or apple. I don't think deep on this, but I try to make sure I stay balanced, stay away from junk food, and not consume too much of anything in a given day. I think when I see a nice line of SUVs at the McD's drive thru every morning...it speaks loudly on why Americans are so fat. Too many out there simply want to live only on bad food and keep making excuses.

You don't need long studies to find a way to lose weight. There is a very simple rule: --- NEVER put food in your mouth with your fingers --- Sitting at a table, use a fork and a knife when you eat (...a little spoon for ice cream). And never drink directly from a bottle. It will help a bit.

Every person is different. What is normal eating for one, may cause weight gain in another. I can't eat three meals a day or I'd get fat. That's the simple truth of the matter. I eat one meal and have one snack a day. That's it. I don't even miss the food. I keep our fruit basket stocked and often shop every other day because I'm lucky to live very close to the store. As long as I keep the fruits stocked, that is what my son grabs. For those times when only a salty or sweet snack will satisfy, I keep the 100 calorie snack bags around. It may cost a bit more, but really keeps portions in check.

in response to gloriaswanson 43...a friend of mine has a great idea...when we go out to eat...along with placing her order she asks for a take out container. As soon as her food arrives she places at least half of her meal in the container to take home. Of course it is important to make wise choices in the foods we eat...but saving half the meal right off the bat is genius I think...just wanted to share that. v.

It doesn't take an article like this to shock anyone. Just go to any convention, mall, grocery store, anywhere in public and you can see for yourself, the number of really obese people, many who are riding those little scooters. Now, that's really sad, having to ride a scooter to grocery shop. It provides all the motivation one needs to stay in shape. And, exercise aftermath feels so good, too.

I'd love to see Limbaugh on your diet plan

That's true lol.

In Bavaria (southern Germany) beer is considered food....