Overweight: 10 Basic Habits to Weight Control

1. Eat lots of foods "as grown." These are the complex carbohydrate foods, high in fiber and nutrients, yet low in calories and price, and devoid of cholesterol.
2. To help prevent becoming overweight, never skip breakfast. A hot cereal with fruit is great.
3. Eat 3 meals a day at regular intervals will help prevent becoming overweight.
4. Take time to enjoy your food and eat slowly. Overweight people often eat fast and on the run.
5. Have fruit for dessert.  End your main meal with a piece of fruit. Save desserts for special occasions. Sugar is  a friend of the overweight.
6. Skip snacks and night munchies.  Eat a piece of fruit or some raw vegetables. "Crinkly bags" and not being overweight are opposites.
7. Drink water instead of juice. Again, sugar is a friend of the overweight.   
8. Move your body daily for 30 to 60 minutes. Most overweight or obese people never exercise regularly.
9. Stay away from harmful substances—tobacco, caffeine, drugs, etc. These substances will help keep you overweight and will hamper your weight loss efforts.
10. Develop hobbies like music, books, sports, etc. People that aren't overweight have healthy hobbies.

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