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84. Change Your Milk Type: If you’ re an avid milk drinker, you can cut your calories down by about 20 % by simply dropping down a notch in your milk. If you drink regular, go to 2 %. If you already drink 2 %, go down to 1 % or skim milk. It may take some getting used to but you’ ll save yourself several calories.
85. Go Full Fat: Although changing your milk type to skim milk may help you cut back on calories to help you lose weight faster, there ' s something else to consider. According to a study of 26,930 people done by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who eat a lot of high fat dairy products actually have the lowest incidence of diabetes. On the flip side, those who ate a lot of low-fat dairy products had the highest incidence of diabetes. So, switch to low-dairy products if you need to cut calories, but only for short term. For long term, it may be best to stick to full fat dairy products or in between.
86. Snack on Nuts: Research has shown that people who eat a moderate-fat diet containing almonds lose more weight than a control group that didn’ t eat almonds. By snacking on almonds or other healthy nuts like walnuts or pecans, once or twice a day helps stave off hunger and keeps your metabolism up and running.
87. Sub in Nonfat Greek Yogurt For Mayo & Sour Cream: As far as tips on losing weight go, this may sound a little weird but it ' s actually very good. You ' ll not only cut calories but you ' ll also be eating a healthier food option that ' s high in protein!
88. Replace One Meal with a Large Salad: Of all the healthy tips to lose weight, this one is a great one to implement right away because you ' ll start seeing the weight just come off of you. However, DO NOT over do it with the salad dressing. You want your salad to be mainly veggies and a lean protein source. Don ' t add too much nuts, cheeses, or any other item that may greatly increase the calorie count.
89. Bake, Don ' t Fry: Start learning about different recipes you can make from baking. It ' s time to give up frying your foods. There ' s also several delicious recipes that make use of crock-pots so go out and be adventurous by finding new and healthier ways of cooking. Here ' s a good resource: FIXATE Cookbook: 101 Recipes of Healthy & Delicious Meals and Snacks
* The contents on this EBook are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health provider regarding your unique needs and medical condition. ** Julio Diaz is a Independent Team Beachbody Coach.