Forget the word Diet! Take it out of your vocabulary. Doesn't that word sound scary? It makes us think we have to make changes to the things that we're used to and that of course, never comes easy. You can live a healthy lifestyle and lose weight without always giving up your favorite foods. Now the powdered donuts in the break room at work, they gotta go. But there's healthy way to enjoy pizza, cheeseburgers and ice cream and I know you've heard of it. It's called portion control. So stop worrying so much about the amount of protiens, carbs and saturated fats and listen up.
Let me ask you this; 12 oz of orange juice is good for you right? What about a baked potato? How about 2 cups of granola? What if you could have a snack of popcorn, 4 oz of potato chips or a handfull of peanuts. What would you choose? Or that lunch time foot long sub, how good is that for your body?
Let me ask you this; 12 oz of orange juice is good for you right? What about a baked potato? How about 2 cups of granola? What if you could have a snack of popcorn, 4 oz of potato chips or a handfull of peanuts. What would you choose? Or that lunch time foot long sub, how good is that for your body?
Well yes all of those choices are healthy, however the amount that you consume is what really matters.
- 12 oz of orange juice will add to your daily fruit requirements, but where's the fiber? Why not just eat an orange. It's cheaper and better for you. If you have to have OJ, 6 ounces will suffice.
- Potatoes are certainly good for you. But when you add sour cream and butter you've just hit over 500 calories. That might be a third of your daily caloric intake. That's HUGE! If you need some "flava" to add to that potato try salsa. It's good trust me.
- Did you know that 2 cups of granola is close to 800 calories! That's crazy eh? Instead, have one cup and add some lowfat yogurt to that for about a 400 calorie treat.
- So popcorn, chips or peanuts? Hmmm... all delicious might I add. But a large popcorn with butter and even a 4 oz bag of chip, weight in at a near 600 calories. Way too much for a snack! 1 oz of protien packed peanuts has 170 calories (two handfulls). Dude... next time you're at the movies... do I even have to say it? Go for the peanuts.
- Jared is a liar and Subway is the devil! Of course the commercials tell you that their subs are low cal and good for you...BUT! What about all those yummy extras that you add, like cheese, white parmesan bread, sauces and dressings? That's were they get you. One footlong sub can weight in at 800 calories! If you gotta eat it... eat half.
Use this sample guide for every food option. Almost everything you eat has calories. But if you eat smaller portion sizes, you can still enjoy the things you love to eat. Think small!
