If weight loss was an easy matter,
there would not be any clinical trials, weight management programs,
or even a need to read this article. Through inexperience and
impatience, there are innumerous ways to sabotage a weight loss
program. Despite eating healthy foods there are a few ways to
avoid unnecessary calories:
Unnecessary eating: With all the cool ads,
it might seem like you need sports bars, drinks or gels to sustain
your workout. But unless you're exercising for two or more consecutive
hours, you really don't need the extra calories. A balanced
diet and plenty of water is sufficient.
For the food conscious, there are a few oversights
that may ease the pangs of weight loss. For example, consuming
one less mouthful of high-calorie foods can save up to 100 calories.
To help you associate the calories with the foods you eat review
the following 100 calorie food conversions:
1 tablespoon of butter, oil or margarine
An ounce of cheese
1 tablespoon of cream
1 jigger of alcohol (Rum, vodka or whiskey)
8 ounces of beer
5 ounces of wine
2 tablespoons of salad dressing
2 tablespoons of pancake syrup
1 slice of bread
Our daily lives are surrounded by extra calories.
When you go to Starbucks, instead of ordering the double latte
with whole milk, a skim milk should be ordered. Select to consumer
more vegetables and fruits over processed foods. It takes ample
portions of fruits and veggies to put a dent in the 100-calorie
meter. Replace starchy foods high in calories with the following:
4-medium-sized carrots
2 cups of strawberries
7 cups of sliced cucumbers
3 cups of broccoli
3 cups of cauliflower,
5 cups of shredded raw cabbage
Light popcorn
10 cups of salad greens
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