How to diet in secret! (FYI you will forget you're on it)

Summer is just around the corner which means its almost swimsuit season. Alright now I don’t like dieting than again I’m pretty sure nobody does. When I do I do my very best not to tell anyone. Because if you tell people on a diet there is a chance they may look at what you’re eating and ask “can you really eat that?” or “should you be eating that with your diet?” When it comes to the “D” word its best if it’s not said at all. Switch things up with your food and lifestyle. Better yet don’t do it alone, ask your sisters for help!

My list below is of 10 tips I’ve found helpful when it comes to switching things up. I hope this list helps all you getting ready for swimsuit season!

1.  Don’t call it a diet! Just say to yourself you’re switching things up with your food. If you think of it like that you will forget your on a diet
2. Don’t get mad at yourself for eating sweets! Love yourself it’s the most important thing, and if you get mad at your body for having a natural craving for chocolate or candy its ok to give in. Try dark chocolate, I know its bitter but it really helps you eat sweets slowly so you feel fuller. Also peanut butter is amazing! I use it whenever I want some added protein to my sweets.
3. If you want some sugar, try adding some fruit to switch things up. I never used to eat Cuties (the baby seedless tangerines) and now I’m addicted. I throw a few in my backpack and eat them on my class breaks. It calms down my sweet tooth plus it has Vitamin C to keep me healthy with cold season coming and keeps my energy up on busy class days.
4.  Adding avocado does wonders! It makes you feel fuller, helps with skin and hair. It’s one the kind of food that makes you feel like Beyoncé, and who does not want to feel like Beyoncé!
5. Check out Pinterest for healthy easy recipes.
6. Don’t worry I didn’t forget exercise! Ew I know but when it comes to this subject I do something I love to do. I love to dance, any chance I get I dance. Not to mention I also walk. If you’re not into the gym do something that you enjoy doing. Like swimming, dancing or walking. Better yet ask your sisters if any of them want to go on a hike, or play beach volleyball
7. Don’t let your water get boring. Add some fruit to your water. Such as strawberries, lemon, oranges. The natural juice will also help detox you and keep you energized.
8. Same thing goes for salads! You can add fruit to salad, and nuts. Etc. If you use notes make sure they are not glazed. Have them be dry with only natural flavor. You’re going to be getting enough flavor from the dressing you can add. And if you’re worried about adding too much dressing, pour it in a spray bottle its way easier and less stressful than measuring it out.
9. Leave positive notes about yourself on your mirror. Each day write a new note about something you love about your body and self in general. It will help you get to your goals, because you won’t reach it if you are hating on yourself
10. My final tip! Don’t make it your goal to lose weight. Change things up to be healthy. If you are weighing yourself all the time and focused in on the numbers it could stress you out. You will feel the difference soon, if you follow my tips. You won’t need a scale!