7 Simple Weight-Loss Tips by Dr. OZ
You know a question I get asked most? I mean besides, “How do I live longer?” and “Doc, is a cursive-Q-shaped poop acceptable?”
Yep, you got it: How do I drop pounds?
And I have to tell you, this time of year, it has to be one of the toughest questions around. You’re faced with the triumvirate of temptations in just a short span—bite-sized Halloween candy by the bucketful, then what seems to a be a 40-million-calorie Thanksgiving dinner, followed by a month of parties, meals, and more sweets than you know what to do with.
So in the face of the furious few months, anybody who’s trying to lose weight has to be up front about goals and expectations. Maybe you’re not going to lose as much as you want right now. Maybe it’s ok to indulge in Aunt Edna’s amazing pie (but just a little). Maybe your expectations should be about winning as many minor dietary battles as you can to get you through a rough stretch.
If that’s the case, as I believe it is with most folks who try to lose weight during the holidays, your strategy should be about finding places where you can make good, smart decisions that will keep you satisfied and ready to take on another day.
Quick Tips to Keep of the Pounds
- Download an app that allows you to track calories (or keep a food journal). Just that little sense of accountability to yourself will pay huge dividends when you’re face-to-face with 3,000 cheese cubes.
- Six of you out for a holiday celebration? Order one dessert and six forks. One or two bites? Not the problem. Twelve can be.
- End a meal with a glass of wine. It’s sweet, it’s not as caloric as some desserts and it lasts longer, helping you feel more satisfied.
- Pile the plate with turkey. Besides it being a source of lean protein, it also helps increase serotonin, which can help you improve mood and resist cravings.
- Perhaps your most powerful pre-party weapon is a handful of nuts and a big glass of water. Together, they’ll curb hunger and make you less likely to dive head first into a bowl ranch dip.
- Change up your snack routine. Instead of a bag of [anything you’re going to eat 50 of], try a cup of Greek yogurt mixed with a few berries a little 100% whole grain cereal.
- Before a big meal or party, take a 30-minute walk. It’s a reminder to your body that you’ve treated it right—and you’ll want to continue to do so.