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How to Lose 10 Pounds by Changing Your Diet

Losing weight can be a daunting task, especially for those who have a significant amount to lose. A combination of diet and exercise is the best method to dropping unwanted pounds--and is as simple as making different food choices and increasing daily activity. Changing your diet can be difficult and requires willpower and motivation, but the sooner you start, the sooner you reap the rewards of reaching your weight loss goals.

Things You'll Need

  • Grocery store
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Instructions

  1. Change Your Diet

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      Eat breakfast daily. According to Self magazine, people who eat breakfast generally consume fewer calories throughout the day and lose more weight than those who skip it.

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      Stop drinking soda. A single can of soda can contain 150 calories or more, says CalorieKing.com. Switching to water or another zero-calorie beverage can save hundreds of calories each week.

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      Switch to skim milk. One cup of skim milk is about 60 calories less than a cup of whole milk, reports CalorieKing.com, which can add up to major calorie savings.

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      Eat less condiments. Extras such as mayonnaise and salad dressings are full of fat and calories, says CalorieKing.com. Switching to low-calorie versions or completely skipping condiments can save hundreds of calories in a single meal.

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      Eat more vegetables. Vegetables are packed with fiber, which makes you feel full longer. They are also very low in calories, reports CalorieKing.com.

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      Cook your own meals. Restaurants are notorious for adding unnecessary calories to meals and serving two or three times the recommended amount, says CalorieKing.com. Cooking your own meals allows you to control the ingredients as well as the portions.

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      Read nutrition labels. Sometimes cooking a meal is not an option. If you need to eat something that is premade, study the nutrition label to ensure you are only consuming one serving. Many packaged food items contain two servings or more.

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      Eat snacks. Eating small snacks between meals keeps you from becoming too hungry and overeating at your next meal.

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