I know that this wholly contradicts my previous post, but... my mom came back from work with a special gift... An assortment of chocolate-covered cookies! Such a cruel, yet delicious enemy that was brought so casually... My sister and I decided to give one package to a neighbour, while we ate 5-7 cookies and skipped lunch. Even if something like this happens, don't ever give up and say, "just once is fine" - still do your best to watch those fattening calories! |
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A high-energy-dense cheeseburger with bacon = 600 calories = soup, sandwich, fresh fruits and vegetables. Just because you're consuming less calories, doesn't mean you have to eat less - it's important to check the calorie value of the food before purchasing it, especially when you're eating out! When I found out that the food that I've been regularly eating at school was high in calories, I simply looked for an alternative. Here are some examples: Before: - Small Poutine (~700 calories) - Small Pastries (~200 calories each) - Tall Calories in Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino (420 calories) - Hot dog (~300 calories) Now: - Salad [be creative: fruit salad/pasta salad, etc - avoid potato salad though!!] + low-calorie salad dressing [ex. vinaigrette] (~100 calories) - Pasta [avoiding creamy sauces - ex. olive oil & touch of butter] (150 to 200 calories) - Tall green tea with non-fat milk + tablespoon of sugar (50 calories) Since my daily calorie limit is ~1,100 calories, every 100 calorie makes a huge difference. Even adding a simple egg to a meal would be an extra 100 calories - memorize the rough calorie estimates of the food you regularly eat and avoid/replace them accordingy (don't overestimate yourself though, replace them with foods that you can commit to for a long time! I tried snacking on just celery, carrots, etc... didn't last after the first few bites) ^.^;; I know that this is a bad influence, but... I must admit that I have not 'exercised' at all during my calorie diet (unless walking around the campus counts...)- hopefully it will motivate similar *cough*lazy bums*cough* out there like myself... (I still encourage exercise! /hides) The calorie diet is probably ancient news by now, but since it's the only diet that's really worked for me - I'd like to share my progresses, advice and tips! Unlike most other diets that I've went through, I like that I'm not restricted to a few options on the menu - and it's more than just a temporary diet! It's so healthy in a non-stressful way, especially when it becomes a life habit :) I will first introduce the two main phone applications that I'm using: "Libra" and "Lose It!" - "Libra" is not a necessity, but it really helps with calculating weight gain/loss trend variations, as well as keep a year-long track of your progress! Here are the most recent photo-screenshots of both applications: ("Libra" on the left, "Lose It!" on the right) In the Libra, each 'unit' on the x-axis represents the month - so you can see that I was doing VERY well until winter break & Christmas hit near the beginning of december, then another combo breaker thanks to my birthday at the end of January. I think I've had... 5 birthday dinners every other day for two weeks; today was the last one! Now I'll be getting back on track :)
On the right, it shows my calorie budget, and the calories for individual food that I ate for the day. Once you get the application, the first thing you should do is insert all your data in the 'goals' (into 'modify program') and 'more' section at the top - your calorie budget will depend on your age, height, and how much you want to lose per week (I really recommend starting at 1 pound/week, maximum 1 1/2 pound/week!) If you stay committed, even for a full week - you'll start to see some of the foods you regularly eat in calorie values! After you know which foods to avoid, and which foods are 'effective' in your diet (lots of quality, but little intake of calories) - you won't even notice that you're losing weight :) (unless you're already pretty small in figure) I don't want to overload you with information, so I'll clear things up on the way with advice/tips now and then - give it a try, and feel free to ask any questions! :) |
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