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91. If you are worried about trans-fat in peanut butter there’s good news. A study done on popular brands like Skippy, JIF, Peter Pan and a supermarket brand found that they had less then 0.5 grams low enough for them to legally claim zero trans fat. They also contained only 1 gram more of sugar…

81. Put a sign on your fridge and cupboard: “Closed after dinner.” 82. Brush your teeth after meals to remind yourself: No more food. Not only will it lessen your urge to eat you’ll have nice looking teeth. 83. When you eat, eat. Don’t read or play at the computer. Focus all your attention on…

71. If you family decides they need to have a sweet treat compromise with them. Serve low fat ice cream with some fruit. Or fruit with a dollop of whipped cream. 72. If you have a craving for sweet or salty foods try to go 2 weeks without eating it. You’ll be surprised at how…

61. If you have a holiday party to go to eat before going. Fill up on some fruits and veggies. Don’t allow yourself to go to the party when your hungry or you will be sure to set yourself up for a binge. 62. When you are at a party don’t stand near the food…

51. If you want to eat a frozen entree stay away from the hungry man dinners they are filled with fat, salt and high in calories. Try to go for the many selections of Lean Cuisine, or Weight Watcher selections. 52. Instead of having a fat filled breakfast of sausage and bacon scramble up some…

41. Watch out when snacking or grazing. You can easily eat 500-600 calories without realizing it. 42. Watch the pasta. Go for whole wheat pasta and watch your portion sizes. One serving of pasta is 1/2 cup many people eat 4 times that amount. 43. Stay away from bagels. They aren’t worth the calories and…

31. Spinach is healthy and low in calories. Add it as salad to your sandwiches, put it in your soups, add it to your heated pasta and place it in salads. 32. If you really hate cutting fruits and vegetables or don’t have the time spend the extra cash to get the pre-chopped or pre-bagged…

21. When you eat be sure to have no distractions. Sit at the kitchen table and focus on your food. Put the books or computer away. When you eat you want to know what you are eating and enjoy eating. 22. Dilute juice with water. Or fill your glass to the top with ice cubes…

11. When you eat your meals consume the foods with the lower calories first. Eat your veggies, fruits or broth based soups. When you consume the healthier foods first it gives you a chance to fill up. This way when you make your way to the higher calorie foods on your menu you’ll feel fuller…