Be a Meal Planner!

Instead of letting that evil craving take over your mind and stomach, plan ahead and bring healthy snacks like a bag of almonds or a granola bar to the office. Keeping items like these onhand will prevent you from slumping over to the vending machine down the hall.

Sit Down!

Taking the time to sit down with your co-workers, friends or family to eat your meals can help you avoid those constant junk food cravings, too. When you eat healthy greens and lean proteins, you get full (in a good way). You won't be craving that bowl of ice cream or extra-large bag of chips. Eating in a rush on the run often ends up in a trip through the drive-thru fast food joint. Focus on eating every 3-4 hours, whether it's a meal like lunch or a snack break with your favorite trail mix.

Remove the Pop...By Half?

Everyone should be drinking water to stay hydrated (and yes, even full). Sometimes when we think we are hungry, we are simply just dehydrated! Their is one thing all doctors and health experts know is true, however: soda pop and coffee aren't equal to the natural goodness of water. Replace a pop a day with water, or if you really can't break the habit, try mixing half a full-sugar pop with diet or water down a sugary juice with soda water. It will make a little difference, though not as much as by drinking water on its own; you can lose up to 10 lbs. just by eliminating sodas!

Alternatives

Love pizza, fries or burgers? Who doesn't? Here are some healthy alternatives to those favorites:

Goat Cheese and Spinach Turkey Burgers

Whole Wheat Pizza

Baked Low Fat French Fries