Tips on How to Control
Calories
Controlling calories is an
essential part of a weight loss strategy. First
you must choose how many calories you will
consume per day to lose weight. Most women
should consume 1200 - 1600 calories per day and
men should consume 1600 - 2000 calories to lose
a pound per week. This assumes limited activity.
Tips you can use to control your daily calories
are as follows:
1.
Have a Written Plan - You
doom yourself to failure without a written diet
plan that shows calories for each food item you
eat .
2. Use
Plastic Baggies to Control Portions -
Foods such as nuts are excellent fat burners
because of the monosaturated fat content but too
many servings will get you no-where. Place 1 or
2 servings of foods (in this case, nuts) in a
plastic baggie to control your calories. This
strategy works great with occasional snack
foods.
3. Make
Vegetables the "Main-Stay" of your Diet -
Also include lean meats such as poultry.
Vegetables and lean meats are naturally low in
calories.
4. Drink
10 Cups or More of Water per Day - Drinking
plenty of water keeps the hunger away and gives
you that natural "full" feeling. This will help
prevent snacking on junk food or eating more
food than you planned.
5. Buy
a Calorie Counter Book - You can usually get
these books by the supermarket checkout stand or
local bookstore. Get the portable version and
become familiar with calorie and fat content of
everything you eat.
6. Always checkout the nutrition
guide located at most fast food restaurants
before you purchase your food. You can also look
online. Knowing calorie and fat content before
you purchased will help you make wise choices.
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