Hello everyone! I know I haven’t been as consistent lately with school finals and all…but now I am done with the semester and will do a better job at keeping up! I really do hope you are finding these weight loss tips from Prevention helpful. It can be very difficult to lose weight, and it’s nice to have the “know how” on ways to cut calories. Let me know how these tips are helping you! Enjoy

1. Instead of meat, grill Portobello mushrooms as a main or side dish
2. Use 1 tablespoon less butter, margarine, or oil in your recipe
3. Reduce the amount of cheese used in casseroles and appetizers
4. Season steamed veggies with fresh lemon and herbs instead of butter
5. Use vegetable cooking spray and nonstick cookware instead of butter, margarine, or oil when stovetop cooking
6. Use half the amount of butter, margarine, or oil when making macaroni and cheese, rice, pasta, and stuffing
7. Eat slowly to make your meal last longer and reduce your urge for seconds