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 dayFat 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
- Spaghetti and Meatballs vs Lasagna
-
Skinny Vanilla Latte vs a Nonfat Latte
Now there is your 500 calories that you shaved off just 3 menu items.
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!