150 CALORIES

TWO OREO COOKIES MCDONALD’S ICE CREAM CONE HALF CUP OF ITALIAN ICE STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINO ICE CREAM BAR JELL-O WITH WHIPPED CREAM ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES

FUDGSICLE

DRINK GREEN TEA

A study conducted by the University of Switzerland discovered that drinking green tea increases the number of calories your body burns. Try to drink three cups a day.

MORE WAYS TO CHANGE

✓ Order thin crust pizza instead of thick.

✓ Make tuna with light mayo or switch to a veggie burger.

✓ Have a Happy Meal instead of a Big Mac. ✓Top your baked potato with salsa in place of

butter and sour cream.

NEVER MISS AN EVENT just

because you’re on a diet. You can go and catch up on the latest gossip, etc. You should always go for the friends, never the food.

SWITCH YOUR STRATEGY

A little of everything won’t put on weight; it’s those second and third helpings that will. Tell that well-meaning relative that you loved it, but you are truly full. If you don’t want to eat dessert, then choose fruit. Let your good habits become the example.

KEEP A SCHEDULE

Eating at odd times can throw off your inner clock. You want to start now to set up body rhythms to work with your digestive tract. If you find this hard to do by yourself, start keeping a food journal. It will tell you when you’re most hungry and need to eat.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Speed walk on your lunch break.

CONCENTRATE

Keep food out of sight while you’re:

• Watching TV

• Reading

• Studying

• Answering email

GET OUT

Try to spend twenty minutes a day sitting outside or taking a walk. If you can’t, at least sit by a sunny window. Sunlight helps to control food cravings.

AT THE MALL

✓ Order a kid’s meal.

✓A yogurt is a quick pick-me-up.

✓ Have a salad without heavy dressing.

Updated: June 22, 2015 — 6:53 am