The Easy Way to Save 500 Calories a Day Without Starving Yourself
Wouldn't it be nice if there was an easy way to cut up to 500 calories per day out of your diet? Well this article will give you five tips to do just that! Before we get started consider this.
Cutting just 500 calories a day can lead to 1 pound of weight loss per week, without any additional dieting or exercise.
Sound good? It does to me.
Tip 1: Don't drink your calories Too many people drink their calories each day, and then when they eat they are adding to the problem.
One soda has over 100 calories.
If you drink 3-4 sodas a day, cutting that amount in half can save you 200-300 calories - or almost your 500 calorie goal.
Also, don't forget those fancy coffees, fruit juices, and alcoholic beverages.
Just cutting one "bad" beverage a day will save you over 100 calories.
Tip 2: Start using cooking sprays not oil Two tablespoons of oil can have up to 250 calories.
Start using a cooking spray when you are cooking and save another 200 calories a day.
Tip 3: Switch to 1% Milk Most Americans are milk drinkers, and it is good for you.
But, start drinking 1% milk instead of whole milk and you'll save 100 calories per serving.
After a day or two you will be unable to tell you are drinking low fat.
Tip 4: Eat out Differently I'm not going to tell you to stop eating out if that's part of your daily routine, but when you do eat out do it differently.
Picked something grilled, not fried.
Skip the appetizer, and then eat whatever you want.
Or choose water instead of soda or alcohol and again eat whatever you want.
Any of these options could save you hundreds of calories during the meal, and you won't be "missing" out on anything.
Tip 5: Think in Halves You shouldn't have to limit yourself to the point of feeling like you are missing out on the good stuff.
The key is to just take a little less of it.
Remember we are only trying to save a total of 500 calories a day.
So if you want cake - have cake, but take a 1/2 piece.
If you want a beer, have a 1/2 glass.
By cutting down just an incremental amount on the things that are "bad" for you, you can easily save hundreds of calories a day.
There you have it an easy way to save 500 calories a day without starving yourself or limiting yourself to salad and water.
Try these tips and you'll be on your way to losing 1 lb per week the easy way.