Carry Cash
Pay with bills instead of plastic and you'll be less likely to impulsively buy high-calorie foods like cookies, soda and cake, according to a Cornell University study. Experts think that the pain of seeing your hard-earned money leave your wallet is enough to curb the urge to splurge. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Paint Your Nails
Giving yourself a manicure and waiting for nails to dry takes at least 30 minutes, just enough time for a craving to pass, says Gregory Jantz, PhD, author of Hope, Help & Healing for Eating Disorders. Plus, if you use nail polish remover, the smell on your fingertips will further deter you from digging into that plate of brownies.
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Chew Food Longer
People who chewed food 40 times before swallowing (instead of the usual 15) ate almost 12% fewer calories during a meal, according to new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.
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