Category: Tips & Tricks
Lose Two Pounds A Week By Downsizing
If eating a quick lunch means a burger, shake and a large order of fries, then you’re eating 1500 calories in one meal. That’s a whopper! (Pun intended.) You can still have the fast food burger lunch, just make it a regular burger, small salad (no creamy dressings) and a low fat milk and you have cut over a thousand calories from that one meal. Cut a thousand calories from each day and you will lose two pounds. Honest.
You see 3500 calories equals one pound… of YOU. So by reducing your intake by 500 calories each day you will lose a pound in a week. A thousand gives you two pounds. That’s a nice slow reduction in weight that will keep you out of that dreaded yo-yo bounce. Add the 250 calories you will burn if you walk for a half hour and the healthful benefits of that exercise and you’re really looking good.
So in this economy where downsize has become a dreaded word, this is one that you want to be a part of.
TODAY: CUT 500 to 1000 CALORIES FROM ONE MEAL.
There Is No Bad Food, Just Bad Portions
Dietary researchers have just made one of those findings that just make you say “duh”! They have found that it doesn’t matter if you follow a low fat, low carb, low meat, low starch, or low mein diet. All that matters is whether you eat more calories than you use up. So we’re on the right track with our eat less exercise more plan. We’ll continue to try each of the varieties of diets. It keeps things interesting while encouraging you to pay attention to what you eat.
TODAY: EAT WHAT YOU WANT… JUST EAT LESS THAN YOU DID THE LAST TIME!
One More Bite Less
We’re working our way down to smaller portions this week, one less bite per meal per day. You’ll start to see a portion size that will satisfy you. In the meantime view every bite left behind as a small victory. Those are calories that aren’t getting in. Feel good about it.
TODAY: EAT ANOTHER BITE LESS AT EACH MEAL.
Subtract Another Bite
As we ease into smaller portions this week. Let’s make all your meals one bite smaller.
TODAY: LEAVE FOUR BITES ON YOUR PLATE AT EVERY MEAL.
Eat Just Three Bites Less
This week you’re going to send back your membership card to “The Clean Plate Club”. We’re going to ease into smaller portions by eating a few bites less at each meal. Now don’t cheat by taking more than you know you could eat. Serve yourself normal portions, or order them when you eat out. Then pull back on your munching throttle when you near the end of the meal. Finishing by leaving a few bites. I know, the guilt at leaving perfectly good food may bother you. If you must, save them to combine into a variety meal later in the week. Of course, you will leave a few bites of that too.
It should be easy. A few less bites, for a few less pounds.
TODAY: LEAVE THREE BITES ON YOUR PLATE AT EVERY MEAL.
Bring Out The Kid In You
Kids meals are a great option for reducing calories. If you’re in a restaurant that has the option and they don’t have an age restriction (which they will often drop) order that instead of a full meal. The other option is to go with a “seniors meal” or “early-bird special” when they’re available. They have smaller portions and a smaller price to match. That gives you a dual savings and maybe a cool toy too!
TODAY: WALK A BIT FASTER