It could be you’re one of the lucky ones. You don’t have to monitor your weight or lose belly fat, you devour what you like, you brag about not having to exercise, and you shake your head in pity at your chronically-dieting friends.
Daily we make minimal decisions that make a big difference to your weight. Because we think little about these small decisions, the weight multiplies until it’s time for a full workout plan of action. Rather than waiting until it's too late, start spotting these six diet saboteurs that may be gradually adding inches to your waistline.
“Out of Hand” Weekends
Researchers have found that people eat substantially more on weekends without even noticing it; especially on Saturdays when fat consumption is at its highest. Those additional weekend calories can quickly add up.
To avoid overindulging on the weekends, be aware of portion size and limit your alcohol consumption.
Eating On The Move
Eating on the go can lead you to eat too fast for your body’s hunger and satisfaction signals to keep up. If you take less than 20 minutes to eat a meal, you could be setting yourself up for urges and over indulgence.
Plus-Sized Portions
Cook at home instead of eating out and use a smaller plate for your meals. Don't forget that half your plate should be filled with vegetables and one fourth with a lean protein. If you must eat at a restaurant ask for a doggie bag before you eat and pack up the excess portion to avoid digging into too much food.
"Fancy" Coffee Shop Beverages
Those specialty drinks can cost you about 370 calories and 15 g of fat. Instead, go for a regular coffee with a couple tablespoons of sugar and you’ll slash about 17,000 calories a year from your diet, which is almost five pounds.
Missing Meals
Skipping meals is another way to wreak havoc on your metabolism. Your body might store extra fat to prepare for other missed meals. Instead of skipping meals, eat small nutritious snacks such as a handful of nuts or fiber rich cereal when you can’t get to a complete meal.
