July 29, 2010

20 Ways To Cut 100 Calories!

1. Write It Off. Keep a food log to track every morsel you put in your mouth. You won’t have any doubt where those extra calories are coming from when you see your caloric intake in black and white.

2. Eat Big in the A.M. Binge-proof your day with a big breakfast to prevent mid-morning and lunchtime snack attacks. And don’t sabotage the rest of your day by making the wrong choice at Starbucks. A Venti (20-ounce) latté adds 375 extra calories to your morning. Opt for non-fat milk in your coffee and skip the sugary sweeteners.

3. Best Foot Forward. Wear a pedometer to keep track of how many calories you burn a day. Just 2,000 to 2,500 steps will slash 100 calories.

4. Snooze to Lose. Go to bed earlier. You’ll be well rested and less likely to raid the refrigerator due to nighttime boredom. Remember that one Chip’s Ahoy cookie you sneak in before bed will set you back 80 calories.

5. Go Green. Add vegetables to every meal. Fill up on high-fiber foods that don’t tack on too many calories. 

6. Meet PAM. Using vegetable spray instead of butter or margarine saves 100 calories a tablespoon.

7. Walk the Talk. Riding a stationary bike while you’re chatting on the phone for 25 minutes will burn 100 calories.

8. See the Lite. Opting for light menu choices, such as grilled chicken or fish and steamed vegetables, can easily eliminate 100 calories or more in a single sitting.

9. Beware Biggie Burgers. One half pound of ground beef will cost you 800 calories without any toppings at a fast-food chain. Go for a lean roast beef sandwich as a slimmer solution.

10. Brown-Bag It. Resist temptation to eat out every day. By bringing your lunch, you’ll easily dodge racking up the calories with fast food or restaurant offerings.

posted by Mark Shepperd on 7/29/2010 5:40:28 PM