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  1. Drink coffee only after
    you’ve eaten.
    Coffee on an empty stomach can be
    too acidic for your body, and pair-
    ing it with your morning meal could
    set you up for overeating throughout
    the day. “It can send the signal that
    you’re full and don’t need to eat for
    another couple of hours,” says certi-
    fied holistic-nutrition coach Andrea
    Moss, founder of Moss Wellness. “This
    can mess with hunger levels, energy
    levels, focus, and concentration later
    on in the day.” Also, when you do
    reach for your first cup, double-check
    the calorie count on your coffee order.
    Even a healthy-sounding small skim
    latte, which is mostly milk with just
    a shot or two of espresso, has about
    140  calories, Shapiro says. Instead,
    she recommends a dash of cinnamon
    in your coffee for a calorie-free natural
    sweetener that could also help regu-
    late your blood sugar.

  2. Go big.
    There’s an old saying that advises
    “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a
    prince, and dinner like a pauper.” It’s
    worth following. According to a study
    of 93 obese and overweight women
    with metabolic syndrome, those who


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