>>1 In one way, there is no trick, you just have to eat less. In another way, the trick is figuring out the best way to actually get yourself to eat less. For me, the main thing that helped me drop a few kilos is just simple portion control. Aiming for portions that make you feel 70-80% full rather than 100% full.
Another trick is to try and make half of your plate vegetables, because they are less calorie dense. You won't stick to it if it doesn't taste nice, so learn how to cook vegetables properly. Grilled or sauteed is almost always tastier than steamed or boiled. Season liberally, including making good use of MSG.
Finally, supplement with caffeine (from a calorie free source) and nicotine wherever possible, as those are appetite suppressants. Avoid alcohol, it has a lot of calories, and being drunk lowers your impulse control making you more likely to binge eat.
It's going to be really hard to maintain a calorie deficit and simultaneously increase your level of physical activity. If you don't already have really good self control, you should focus on diet first and work in exercise once you're at your goal weight and want to maintain it. Eating 500 calories is easy, but you would have to run 5 miles to burn that off.
Please note, everyone's body and brain is different, so you should experiment and see what works for you. There is no rush.
In one way, there is no trick, you just have to eat less. In another way, the trick is figuring out the best way to actually get yourself to eat less. For me, the main thing that helped me drop a few kilos is just simple portion control. Aiming for portions that make you feel 70-80% full rather than 100% full.
Another trick is to try and make half of your plate vegetables, because they are less calorie dense. You won't stick to it if it doesn't taste nice, so learn how to cook vegetables properly. Grilled or sauteed is almost always tastier than steamed or boiled. Season liberally, including making good use of MSG.
Finally, supplement with caffeine (from a calorie free source) and nicotine wherever possible, as those are appetite suppressants. Avoid alcohol, it has a lot of calories, and being drunk lowers your impulse control making you more likely to binge eat.
It's going to be really hard to maintain a calorie deficit and simultaneously increase your level of physical activity. If you don't already have really good self control, you should focus on diet first and work in exercise once you're at your goal weight and want to maintain it. Eating 500 calories is easy, but you would have to run 5 miles to burn that off.
Please note, everyone's body and brain is different, so you should experiment and see what works for you. There is no rush.