This or That

This week we had a great class!  We went over some tools to help you make decisions at every meal without making major changes to your diet.  We played a "this or that" game.

Remember...

1 pound of fat = 3500 calories or 500 calories a day
Fat and alcohol have the highest amount of calories per gram, 9 calories and 7 calories respectively.

A few examples of This or That: 

• Sausage Biscuit vs Sausage Bagel

The biscuit has fewer calories (about 150 less)

• Spaghetti and Meatballs vs Lasagna

The lasagna has fewer calories (about 280 less)

• Skinny Vanilla Latte vs a Nonfat Latte

The skinny has fewer calories (50 less)
 
Now there is your 500 calories that you shaved off just 3 menu items.

 

A few tips,

Ask for light cheese

Use extra low fat sauces and dressing if you need to add flavor

Always ask for butter or oil free when out dining.  Get it on the side so you can add it.  Most restaurants use clarified butter which is about 150-200 calories per tablespoon where butter is about 100 calories.

Next class we are going to talk about portions and journaling.  There are lots of folks that missed the class last time.  I will bring in new foods for those that came to that class and will jump into My Fitness Pal.  It is an easy and free application that you can take anywhere.

Small changes can make a big difference!  As always I am here to help.  You can call me or email me anytime!  mateychristiane@gmail.com

Take care!

Christiane