Eat That- Or All of This
How carefully selecting what you put in your mouth can save you calories; pounds
We've all been there. It's a bright and shiny morning and you feel bloated and fat. You know you've probably put on few pounds since you stepped on the scale (which you've been diligently avoiding for weeks now) last, but you decide to take the step onto the scale, or as we like to call it in my house, the 'tear-maker'- to see what the damage truly is. In a bout of courage and curiosity, hoping for the best, you step onto the box. You look up at the ceiling and take a deep breath, then look down at the display, fingers crossed. You exhale and sigh, uncross your fingers, and scream a few select words at the doughnuts on the counter next to you. You were prepared for one or two, but five? Ten? Fifteen? What the heck have you done to yourself?
You ask yourself how you could have possibly gained that much weight. After all, you haven't exactly been overeating- you've been consuming three meals a day and the occasional snack. Alright, so your eating plan isn't exactly healthy- but it isn't unhealthy either, right? I mean yeah, you've eaten your share of fast food in the past few weeks, but it's not like you've binged on an entire birthday cake. Let's take a look at you've been eating for six random meals. You might be surprised at what you're really consuming. Also, we'll include some healthier choices that will save you mucho calories and fat grams.
Hot dog, potato chips, a chocolate chip cookie and a sodaTotal: 750 Calories, 33 grams of fat.
Ouch! Who would have thought that harmless little lunch could pack such a punch? Here's a better suggestion for next time.
Turkey dog, Baked potato chips, 100 Calorie Lorna Doone's Cookie Pack, diet soda.
Total: 390 Calories, 9 grams of fat.
Total calories saved: 360
Total Fat Saved: 24 grams
One slice deep dish pepperoni pizza, a garlic breadstick and a soda
Total: 655 calories, 30 grams of fat.
Yikes! All that and you only had one slice? How about this instead?
2 slices thin crust vegetable pizza with ham, a garden salad with light Italian dressing and a diet soda.
Total: 450 Calories, 17 grams of fat.
Total calories saved: 205
Total fat saved: 13 grams
Double cheeseburger, medium fries, an apple pie and a soda.
Total: 1160 calories, 66 grams of fat.
Wow- just- wow. You thought you'd 'treat yourself' to dessert here, but you didn't exactly pick the best meal to do it with. This meal packs about two-thirds of your daily caloric intake. How about this, instead?
Lean sirloin burger on whole wheat bun, baked sweet potato 'fries', a scoop of low-fat vanilla ice cream and a diet soda.
Total: 580 calories, 14 grams of fat.
Total calories saved: 580
Total fat saved: 52 grams
General Tso's Chicken, white rice and a pork egg roll.
Total: 910 calories, 31 grams of fat.
Hmm.... Whoever said Asian cuisine left you feeling hungry when you're done? This charmer has as almost as many calories as your cheeseburger and fries! Next time you order in, choose this:
Grilled bourbon chicken, brown sticky rice, and a boiled dumpling .
Total: 540 calories, 10 grams of fat.
Total calories saved: 370
Total fat saved: 21 grams
Supreme Ultimate beef burrito, loaded nachos and an apple empanada
Total: 1400 calories, 56 grams of fat
Ole! No mi digas! You knew this meal was bad- but did you know it was that bad? Next time you get the taste to go south of the border, try this:
Steak soft taco el' fresco, chips and salsa, cinnamon enchiritos.
Total: 580 calories, 18 grams of fat
Total calories saved: 820
Total fat saved: 38 grams
Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit and hash browns
Total: 680 calories, 35 grams of fat.
Good morning to you, heart attack! Oy vey! Treat yourself to something filling, not over filling, next time. Something like:
Ham, egg and cheese muffin and diced potatoes sautéed in olive oil
Total: 490 calories, 17 grams of fat.
Total calories saved: 190
Total fat saved: 18 grams
Now that you've seen what you're really eating, you can make better decisions to eat healthier. Perhaps the reason why your pants aren't zipping anymore is also a bit more clear in your mind. With a little math and a lot of common sense, we can consume less calories and fat without cutting out the flavors of our favorite foods. Oh, and this comparison doesn't focus much on vegetable or fruit intake, either- so make sure you're getting plenty of those to stay healthy and manage your weight as well. So, next time you're about to order your 'regular'- you might want to consider what your 'regular' really consists of.
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