9 simple tricks to eat less

This Week's Tip 9 simple tricks to eat less If you're at risk for heart disease, setting a weight-loss goal to help reduce your risk is a great goal. But setting a weight-loss goal and implementing the steps you need to take to reach it are two very different things. When it comes to eating healthier—or eating less for that matter—it isn't always as simple as ""just eating less."" Why? Because what and how much we eat is influenced by so many factors—the environment in which we're eating (relaxed at home or at a party), how much food is served (a portion-controlled meal at home or a super-size one at a restaurant), and how hungry we are (just a little or totally famished). The good news is that YOU can control many of these factors; it's just a matter of bringing them to the forefront of your mind until they become habits. Here are nine proven tricks you can use to help yourself eat less and keep your calories in check. Over time, they'll become second nature—and your weight loss will be second to none! Easy Ways to Cut Calories—Not Satisfaction More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Layered Mexican Dip with Baked Lime Chips My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 6  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 197.3 Total Fat: 5.6 g Cholesterol: 1.0 mg Sodium: 287.4 mg Total Carbs: 27 g   Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g Protein: 11.2 g View full nutritional breakdown of Layered Mexican Dip with Baked Lime Chips by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community *** Game = Last letter Creates a New Word (Team Forum) HeFH is in your genetics (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy