Ten Painless Ways to Cut Calories

Everyone who has dieted or exercised for weight loss knows that calories are the main culprit behind weight gain, whether they come from fats, sugars, proteins, or alcohol. While the average person is supposed to have between 1800 and 2500 calories daily (i.e., the lower end for females and the higher end for males), the majority of people have between 3000 and 4000 calories a day! With these numbers in mind, it is paramount to realize that 3500 calories is equal to a pound; fortunately, though, our bodies have something known as a “basal metabolic rate” (BMR), which burns roughly 1800-2300 calories a day just to keep us alive.

 Thus, it is important for individuals to educate themselves on the basics of calories to ensure that they keep the pounds off and that double chin doesn’t reappear!

Below are 10 tips for cutting calories out of a diet:

1) When you go to a restaurant, start with a salad so you get full faster.

2) Watch coffee and tea calories; note that coffee and tea have zero calories by themselves, but additives can contribute well over 300-500 calories in one cup!

3) Eat five meals a day instead of three – this method will help you stay fuller throughout the long day.

4) After each bite you take, gulp down a huge sip of water – it takes fifteen minutes for you to feel full, and this tactic will help you reach the fifteen minutes quickly.

5) When you get a phone call, instead of sitting there, walk around – you’ll be surprised to find how much time you’ve been walking!

6) Eat nuts, like peanuts and walnuts – they tend to be healthier than fried potato chips.

7) Don’t sit; instead, stand. You burn 140 calories a day standing, whereas you burn only 100 sitting.

8) Get a good amount of sleep each night – this technique helps your body burn more carbohydrates.

9) Eat foods with lots of fiber and protein – avoid foods high in sodium, artificial sugars, fats, trans. fats, and saturated fats.

10) Keep track of how many calories you eat a day. Remember, also, that the nutritional labels displaying calories on foods are just an average.

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