by: Jim O'Connor
Calories - two out of three American adults need to eat
fewer. The rest struggle daily not to eat more. A calorie
(or kilocalorie) is a measure of energy-producing potential.
If we consistently eat more than we need, we gain body fat. If
we eat less than we need, we lose fat, and weight loss occurs.
The challenge arises when we fall into the "Calorie Trap." We are
often tricked into our quest for energy balance (caloric intake = caloric expenditure.) People wonder why they wake up and their pants don't fit. Most frustratingly state they don't understand why; they haven't been eating poorly. Other puzzled individuals mutter, "I have been eating very little; how can I possibly gain weight," or "I eat very well," or "My clothes shrunk in the laundry." The "calorie trap" strikes again!
People constantly underestimate the number of calories they take in
by not being aware of how calorie dense particular foods really are, or what an appropriate serving size really is. This particular dilemma is leaving America heavier now than it was ten years ago.
Stop thinking about carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, Atkins, or
the South Beach Diet, and start becoming aware of the caloric content
of the foods you are eating. The key to weight loss and avoiding
the "calorie trap" is to educate yourself by reading labels and making intelligent
food choices.
Here are a few clear examples of how easily it is to fall into the
"Calorie Trap." With a little education and label reading, you can
avoid this trap, and make weight loss much easier.
Which of the following has more calories per serving?
1. Average bowl of Grape Nuts or Frosted Flakes?
2. English muffin with jam or a dry bagel?
3. Five oz. of M&M's or five oz. of yogurt raisins?
You will be surprised! Give it your best guess.
An average bowl of Grape Nuts
has 600 calories vs. an average
bowl of Frosted Flakes at 220 calories.
That morning dry bagel has 400 calories to the english muffin and
jam's 170 calories.
The M&M's have 675 calories, while the yogurt raisins also have 675
calories.
Surprised?
Hopefully this little exercise and article will get you thinking calories and weight loss in the correct way. Pay attention to what you are putting into your mouth, including the portion size. You will see a difference in your waistline!
Start counting yourself to weight loss. Begin today!
The most effective way to become aware of your food choices,
portion size, and calories you consume is to start a food journal. The food journal will answer all these questions and provide clear insight into your eating habits, and patterns.
For a directory of information pertaining to weight loss, visit the
following weight loss resource site.
http://www.WeightLossAssistant.com
For Bi-Weekly health, fitness, and weight loss tips, and strategies,
visit http://www.WellnessWord.com
About The Author
Jim O'Connor
Jim O'Connor, a Celebrity Exercise Physiologist in Beverly Hills, is an advocate for effective, scientifically sound health and fitness results in the quickest manner. He is the author of a national multimedia health and fitness newsletter called Wellness Word, and an ebook called Home Gym Shopping Secrets. Mr. O'Connor also provides a complete weight loss resource website for all those who need more weight loss information. http://www.WeightLossAssistant.com/
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