The Basic CALORIE COUNTING Diet! !
Q.) How does this diet work?? A.)It's simple: Limit the number of calories you intake each day. Here are some general rules:
- CHECK THE # OF CALORIES ON EVERYTHING YOU EAT. I ussualy say more than 80 on a snack and 200 in a meal is too much. The suggested amount of calories by the American Board of Nutrionists is 2,000 a day. For dieters I say 800 a day (It might be hard at first, but it gets easier).
- DON'T DRINK COLA OR POP. Try to fill up on water or sugar-free drink mixes (I suggest Crystal Light Sugar Free Lemonade). Water is not only good for you (Experts say you need 8 glasses a day) But it's calorie free. Try drinking ice water-your body burns 40 calories an hour when you do!!
- NEVER ASSUME. Just because a food boasts to have reduced fat, it still can be full of calories. However, fat calories are worse for you than regular energy calories.
- ASK. When in resturants, ask for a light menu. Better yet, ask if they have a brochere of nutrition facts available. Most resturants will.
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The calorie counting diet has often been considered
the "original." It takes alot of will-power, but
the rewards are ussualy immediate. A general tip is
small portions: if you want a cookie, take one bite
of the cookie. Your craving is satisfied and you get
far fewer calories! :O)
