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Cutting calories does not mean you have to eat rice cakes and plain tuna at every meal. Simple switches can help you in whatever your goal is...if that is losing weight, maintaining your weight, or just simply feeling better through making healthy choices. Sometimes it's a matter of just breaking habits you have and making changes.
On average, Americans gain 1-3 pounds, and cutting just 100 calories a day and adding exercise can help eliminate this. So how in the world can you possibly eliminate 100 calories?!?! Keep it simple and you can meet your goals!!
At breakfast...
-Eat only half the bagel. Split it with a coworker or save it for tomorrow
-Drink your coffee black
-Switch the latte for a single espresso
-Go for the fresh orange instead of that glass of OJ
-Include turkey...turkey bacon, or a slice of turkey instead of the sausage
-Skip the whipped cream on pancakes, coffees and french toast
-Make eggs with 4 egg whites instead of 2 eggs
-Hold the butter
At lunch...
-Skip out on that slice of swiss cheese
-Go for mustard instead of mayo-there are some really delicious flavors to choose from
-A slice of cheese pizza has less calories than the meat varieties (taking off 4 pepperonis can also save about 100 calories)
-Pass on the salad croutons
-Get unsweetened iced tea and add lemon or stevia
-Try out a whole wheat pita instead of the typical sandwich breads
On snack break...
-Move the bowl of candy 6 ft. from your desk so you reach over less often
-1/2 cup of grapes instead of a box of raisins
-Pretzels instead of potato chips
-Choose smart kettle corn instead of movie theater popcorn
Happy hour...
-Sip on a glass of wine instead of 2 beers
-Get your drink on the rocks as opposed to frozen-you'll save calories and sugar content
-Skip on the pina colada and choose a daiquri
-Sip on water, you'll drink less and stay hydrated
Dinner at home...
-Greek yogurt can be a substitute for any yogurts or creams
-Saute in chicken broth
-Substitute ground beef for ground turkey
-Lasagnas can be made with low-fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta
Dinner on the run...
-Downsizing your drink from a large to a medium
-Look for the grill marks...grilling save lots of calories
-Remember, crunchy means fried-take them off your salad right when it's served
-Marinara is a better choice than alfredo sauces
-A side order of a baked potato not the mashed potatoes
When indulging in dessert...
-If baking, sub applesauce in for oils
-Stop when you hit the crust, they are calorie kings
-Enjoy 1/2 a cup more of sorbet over ice cream and still come up with less calories
-Who doesn't love sugar free jello? Skip on the puddings for this tasty treat
-Scrape the frosting off but still enjoy the cake
-Have your gooey brownie plain...no ice cream and chocolate syrup
-Choose a bowl for your ice cream rather than a cone
-Top with berries instead of chocolate syrup
Switch one of your habits for the healthier switch and your body will thank you!
Megan
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