Frozen vegetables and fruit provide the same nutritional quality as fresh. Canned fruit is also nutritious but may be higher in calories due to the syrup. Buy these foods only on occasion and when you do buy them, buy a small quantity. Keep a pitcher of ice water on hand in the refrigerator. When you think you're hungry, reach for a cold glass of water, first.
Many people mistake hunger for thirst.
Don't shop at the grocery store when you are hungry. Try to clean out your pantry and refrigerator each month, making sure to store healthier items where you can see them and storing less healthy fare out of sight. You might think twice when you see how long you'll have to wash windows to work off those calories. Although you may be surprised by how long it takes to actually burn away calories, take heart in the fact that your spring and summer cleaning efforts will pay off. Not only will your home look great, but you will look and feel better too, as a result of the extra activity.