How can I shave off a few calories?

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  • CandiRain23
    CandiRain23 Posts: 15
    Why not exercise a bit. It doesn't take a whole lot to burn a couple hundred calories.

    That's a good idea. But I don't want to get into the habit of thinking I can exercise for the sole purpose of eating more food.

    Why not? Heck, that's why I exercise!

    LOL!
  • CandiRain23
    CandiRain23 Posts: 15
    Thanks for all of the advise on my food plan for tomorrow:) I really appreciate all of the insight. I wanted to start my diary off in an honest way. The reason I eat so much crap is because I have an 8month old son. I also take care of my 8month old niece from 6 to 5p.m. So I tend to grab what ever is easiest. Besides being rewarding, it's also stressful, so I tend to go straight for the fat and sugar. And my avi is a reminder of what NOT to eat. Thanks everybody!
  • leilani♥
    leilani♥ Posts: 579
    I used to eat like that... grab whatever is fast and easy... heat up hot pockets etc.. and gained a bunch of weight in the process. I understand what it's like taking care of babies I have 2 myself. BUT -- if you really think about it the amount of time it takes to put a salad together isn't that long. You can lay the babies down for 5 minutes while you prepare yourself a meal :) Do they have walkers that they roll around in while you cook? Or a swing you can place them in. Anything at all to occupy their times for 5 - 10 minutes out of the day? :smile:
  • pnieuw
    pnieuw Posts: 473
    The key for me to cut calories was to dump the fat that wasn't worth eating. That meant not putting butter or margarine on my sandwiches, or using nearly as much salad dressing. I then cut back on cheese, which was hard, because I LOVE cheese.

    I also substituted crappy snacks with fruit. I see from your other post that you are busy with small kids. Make your snacks easy to eat, like an apple or a banana. The higher fiber content will keep you feeling full longer. (Watch the sugar in the fruit though, it can add up in calories. Though if I'm going over, I'll take the hit on too much fruit over too many chips).

    Congrats on logging your food and coming here for support. Keep up the good work!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    - Omit the whole egg in your breakfast and have just the two scrambled whites (about 80 cal).
    Actually a whole jumbo egg is 90 calories.. the egg whites themselves for 2 are only like 50.

    To Op:
    As everyone else said, cut the junk and soda. I personally never ever touch the stuff except for once in a great while. I tend to eat out more then others on this site(I'm 23 and got friends..we like to go out.. shoot me! :) ) but I try to make it as healthy as possible. Only half the bread on a sandwich, water to drink, dressings on the side.. etc.

    Once you learn the ways of eating healthier it becomes like second nature.. and if one day you want that cheese burger and pop then have it... but make sure to squeeze some exercise in!
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    You should also eat healthier because you are around 2 small children, not eat unhealthy because you are around two small children. They are watching everything you do and picking up your bad habits. So stop for their sake too! :)

    Make fruit and veggies fun for the kids.. they need you to do that for them.
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