Re: 8 Things Every Woman Over 40 Needs To Know About Losing Weight

These 4 tips are really helpful along with workout.

1. Skip That Spoonful of Sugar in Your Morning Coffee
A teaspoon of Sugar isn’t going to shatter the calorie bank, but it sure doesn’t do your body any good, especially if you add it up daily and you go for a refill or two on your morning cuppa. Sugar—whether in the form of syrups featured in specialty coffees or regular old table sugars—isn’t good for your metabolism. Stick to black coffee and enjoy its myriad of health benefits instead.

2. Mix Almonds and Blueberries with Greek Yogurt Instead of Granola
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that granola is good for you; it’s not. You might as well eat a candy bar. It’s full of sugar, low in fiber, and definitely not what I would call a “diet” food. On the other hand, plain Greek yogurt isn’t all that tempting. To add flavor, toss in some blueberries instead, which are rich in health-promoting antioxidants and fiber.

You’ll also save a lot of calories with this swap. For some crunch, consider adding almonds. Although they are high in calories, they offer plenty of valuable nutrition, including fiber, protein, vitamin A, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E, manganese, and magnesium.

3. Rubbish the Ranch and Bring On the Balsamic
There are so many bad calories in salad dressings that it can turn a seemingly healthy meal into an absolute disaster. Whether it’s a creamy ranch or sweet vinaigrette, these dressings are loaded with Sugar and fat that puts them on par with a candy bar. Instead, opt for balsamic vinegar and a wider selection of fruit, vegetables, beans, and nuts to bring flavor to your salad. You’ll save close to 100 calories per serving, while sparing your body the sugar and insulin spikes that can increase your risk of diabetes.

4. Skip the Mayo and Add Avocado
Avocado is the ultimate replacement for mayo. Both options have the same consistency and versatility, but avocado has all kinds of nutrition with which mayo just can’t compete. Two tablespoons of avocado spread on the bread of your turkey sandwich can save you more than 140 calories. As a bonus, it helps lower cholesterol.

http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/food-and-nutrition-articles/calorie-changes-for-successful-dieting