Christmas Control

Christmas is just days away and our diets are already shaking in their boots wondering if they will survive. We have to remember that calories do not take a holiday. The calories we eat do count even on Christmas. It is a shame that Santa cannot give us non fat yummy treats in our stocking. Speaking of Santa, if we are not careful we will end up being mistaken for him or his wife if we do not keep things in perspective. Yes, but it is still Christmas and you want desperately to take a bit of Aunt Mabel’s award … Continue reading →

Should You Count Calories?

Counting calories has gone by the wayside. No one liked doing it so every diet marketer tried to find ways to eliminate counting calories. You will see when a diet is advertised that a highlight is “no counting calories.” The reason you do not have to count the calories is because someone already did that for you. While, you may find that an added feature you will pay for it. You can add so why not simply add the calories? Counting calories has been disguised by point systems, prepared meals, and rigid diets. Dieters follow these points and plans precisely … Continue reading →

Is your favorite coffee drink making you fat?

I have been a Starbucks fan for many years. Just seeing the Starbucks logo gets me giddy and ready for a white chocolate mocha on ice. Starbucks is even fun to say! Did you know it was named after a character in Moby Dick? Yes, I love Starbucks and will continue to be a faithful customer. However, the part of me that is concerned for my weight will have to give up some of the fun coffees they serve. So, no need to give up your Starbucks but you do need to be aware of just how much fat and … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to read the nutritional label.

Many pay no attention to the nutritional labels on the food they buy. Not paying attention the labels on your food can lead to consuming more fat and calories than you expected. In order to understand the food you eat it is important to take heed of the fat and calories listed on the food item. Whether you are dieting or not nutritional information should never be ignored. Many times, we are in too much of a hurry to check the label and just assume chips are high in fat or pretzels are low in fat. If you have dietary … Continue reading →

Common Holiday Foods and Their Calories

Yes, it is looming. It is the holiday season, a time when people who aren’t even trying to lose weight tend to gain a pound in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Food is so closely tied with the holidays, so unless you are planning on moving to Antarctica for a month or so, you are going to have deal with it all. There are a couple of ways to do this. You can ignore the calories and just indulge, facing a possible weight gain and loss of progress. Did you know that a typical Thanksgiving meal with all of … Continue reading →

McDonald’s: Foods Less Than 300 Calories

We all know that fast foods are not a good thing to have especially if you are trying to lose weight. When I totally cut out fast foods a few years back the weight dropped off me a whole lot faster. Since that time I have eased up on myself a bit and allowed some fast foods back into my life. However, I have a rule for myself that only certain things are allowed. The rule for me is that the item has to be less than 300 calories or I cannot have it. Here is a list of allowable, … Continue reading →

Do I Need To Measure My Food?

Almost everyone knows that 3,500 calories equals one pound. In other words, if you want to lose one pound of weight you would need to take in 3,500 less calories to do this. The key to all of this is counting your calories and exercise. Although I do not add in my calories burned while exercising (I guess I just figure it as bonus calories subtracted), I do count my calories. If I did not count my calories, I would be in serious trouble. The great thing about dieting is that once you start losing a few pounds your self-esteem … Continue reading →

Calories Burned: Did You Know?

Did you know that in everything that we do we are burning calories? Yes, that is right. Even the little insignificant movements that we make or even just sitting still, we burn calories. We have been given amazing bodies. Our bodies work in a way that even when we are doing nothing, we are doing something. Our bodies never stop working. Of course, the more active that we are physically, the more calories we will burn. Just in case you were not aware here are some examples of just how many calories are burned in 30 minutes during the everyday … Continue reading →

Easter Candy Meltdown

It is that time of the year again and temptations are high if you have a sweet tooth. Getting your kids Easter baskets ready is just plain fun. There are all those little candies in pastel wrappers. You just have to try some of them out. STOP RIGHT THERE!! One little piece of candy equals about 50 calories. Who can eat just one anyway? Before you know it you have eaten two, three, maybe even four. Who is counting after that? You figure that you have eaten so many now why bother to stop. Your diet is sabotaged for this … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: Cheerios or Lucky Charms?

Does anyone else share my passion for dry cereal? I have found a great snack with only 100 calories in a box. It requires no cooking or preparation either. Just one cup of it and only 100 calories. I have found that it fills up the empty spot that lies in your belly. I discovered cereal one day as I headed out the door to go to work. I was pressed for time and saw the box of cereal sitting there. My stomach ached a little bit out of hunger, but there was no time to make anything. I reached … Continue reading →