I know that us girls secretly wish we could eat like the men in our lives. Think about it…we all know at least a few guys who manage to maintain their weight without counting calories or feeling guilty about what goes into their mouths. Let’s uncover some of the healthy traits that go along with eating like “one of the guys.”

1. Men don’t feed their emotions: They may not have all the healthiest habits, but I rarely see men who binge on chips or ice cream after a break-up. Instead, they hang out with their friends and keep busy. Besides, what does stuffing your face to do help a difficult situation? Take a cue from a guy and distract yourself with fun activities that don’t involve food.

2. Men ditch the “all or nothing” attitude: How many times have you treated yourself to a side of fries or an extra slice of cake only to think “To hell with it…bring on the pie!” Women are extra hard on themselves when it comes to food. Next time you make a food blunder, dust yourself off and let it go. Don’t waste your time feeling bad about what you ate.

3. Men don’t snack all day: Believe me, I’m a HUGE snack proponent. Healthy snacking is a great way to get in essential nutrients while not becoming over-hungry at mealtimes. BUT…it’s easy to over-do it on the snacking or snack for the wrong reasons. If you aren’t hungry–or don’t have anything healthy to nosh on, deep-six snack time.

4. Men eat the real stuff: There are VERY few men who eat fat-free or low-calorie foods all day (are there any?). Instead, they eat the real stuff, and they get real satisfaction from it. Women on the other hand, may eat more of a low-fat food than a full-fat food just to chase that satisfaction. Why consume more when you can have small portions of rich food and feel full and content!!?

5. Men skip the sweets: I don’t know why, but most guys I know could care less about cookies, chocolate, cake, ice cream, and/or candy. They would much rather enjoy a juicy steak or a big burrito. It turns out they may be on to something. Protein-filled foods like meat and beans help to keep us full..and less likely to want “something sweet.” The next time you’re not quite fully satisfied at a meal, try to fill up on protein and fiber instead of heading towards the candy bowl. You’ll feel better and save calories too!

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