Thin Habits

Thin habits are eating behaviors that thin people use instinctively to keep their weight in check. Thin habits will help you put your appetite and eating style in slow motion. You'll eat less and get more satisfaction from food.

When to eat

• Eat when you're hungry
• Eat regular meals plus a snack or two
• Eat breakfast
• Skip the midnight feeding

How to eat

• Eat slowly
• Eat at the table
• Leave serving dishes on the counter or stove
• Eat from plates, not packages
• Quit the "clean plate club"
• Resist "Now I've blown it!" syndrome
• Keep food out of sight and out of reach
• Measure, don't pour
• Chew, it's satisfying.

What to eat

• Start with soup
• Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink less juice
• Fat free doesn't mean calorie free
• Fill up on fiber
• Buy single servings
• Smaller sizes (smaller you!)
• Go easy on calorie-dense food
• Enjoy foods naked

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