Dieting on a Budget

I find it helpful to observe the habits of my "naturally" thin friends.

• They will not hesitate to order a kid-sized portion or ask the waitress to hold the fries.

• Instead of a salad, they will order a clear soup as an appetizer. They feel full faster and eat less.

• For dessert, they will order chocolate sorbet, fruit, or simply a cup of coffee or tea.

• When ordering pizza, they ask for half the cheese.
  

• They love to take the stairs whenever possible. One of them informed me that taking the stairs for two minutes each day, five days a week, will burn as many calories as a 20-minute walk.

• When they have snacks, they are very careful with their portions. They usually have small zip bags containing healthy trail mixes or they buy single-serving portions.