One of the most basic ways to lose weight is by cutting calories. The question is how many do you need to cut or burn to see results. For most, you can drop a pound a week by simply eliminating an average of 500 calories from your diet each day. In fact, all you need to do is replace or substitute a couple items a day and you can lose 10 pounds in just 5 weeks! Here are some examples you can follow to work towards a slimmer you:
Don\’t slack on sleep. A lack of sleep may make you want to snack more to make up for low energy. Snacking does not make up for lost sleep, so avoid extra calories by getting a good night\’s sleep.
Substitute the starchy veggies. Yams, carrots as well as squash and tubers have more calories than green vegetables. So, choose for the broccoli and green beans next time and save some calories.
Salad with less Dressing. A salad is a healthy choice, but once you add the salad dressing and extra toppings, you have changed your salad into a high calorie, fat meal. Cheese crumbles, caramelized nuts, bacon, avocado, croutons, and creamy vinaigrettes can add lots of calories. Save 500 or more calories by adding toppings such as roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, or cucumbers, and using half the dressing or substitute with vinegar and oil.
Cut out the whipped cream. Dessert like coffee drinks can contain as many as 670+ calories! Especially with the large and extra large sized cups, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, whole milk and syrups. If you must have one, ask them to hold the whipped cream, use skim milk and go for a smaller size. You can cut more calories by choosing for a coffee, latte, or a chai tea.
Drink Water. A 12-ounce soda has about 150 to 180 calories. If you are used to drinking two to three a day you can cut calories by drinking water instead. But, if you miss the flavor, try drinking a sugar-free soda and limit your alcohol, dairy and juices.
Limit your Pasta. One cup of pasta is approximately 220 calories, but if you eat out at a restaurant, the portions quadruple – that can add up to 1,000+ calories in one meal. Try lower calorie sauces as well, chose for bolognese sauce instead of the creamy Alfredo. Reduce the portion of pasta and fill up on the salad instead.
Cut meat portions in half. Often meat portions tend to be too big. This is especially true in restaurants, 3-6 ounces is plenty. Focus on source, flavor, and quality, not quantity.
Don\’t eat in front of the Television. You\’ll eat up to an average of 278 calories more, by snacking while you are busy watching TV, before you know it, you finished a bag of chips meant for an entire family. Walk the dog in exchange for 1 hour of TV and avoid eating while watching.
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