1000 Calorie A Day Diet - How To Cut Back On Calories
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You may wonder how on earth you will cut your calories to fit the 1000 a day calorie diet that you want to follow to lose some weight. It may feel like you have to deprive yourself. But if you cut some calories smartly, you don't have to feel deprived of anything.
Here's how to cut 100 calories to achieve a 1000 calorie a day diet
- Choose skim/fat free milk - You should always prefer skim/fat free dairy products over other dairy products. They are much lower in fat and calories than the others.
- Stick to low GI breads,whole-wheat pastas, and healthy carbs - Such carbs will keep you fuller for longer, so that you eat less.
- Skip the cheese - Adding cheese to your meals adds an unnecessary amount of calories to your foods. Rather skip the cheese when making your meals.
- Prepare your foods the healthy way - Healthy cooking methods includes: grilling, steaming, poaching, or baking.
- Choose leaner meats - Leaner meats is much lower in fat than other fattier meats. The best ones to go for are chicken, fish and lean red meats.
- Limit your take-aways - Try to rather cook the meal yourself than to reach for take-aways.
- Limit your alcohol drinks - Cut down on your alcohol intake and you will save a huge amount of calories. It's best to go for no more than 3 units of alcohol a week when you are on a 1000 calorie a day diet.
- Switch to diet/lite cool drinks - Switch over to diet or lite cool drinks and you will save a lot of calories.
- Stock up on salad and veggies - Fruits and vegetables are low in calories and high in nutrients. Make sure that you eat a lot of fruits and veggies per day.
- Snack on fruit - Make a habit of it to rather reach for a fruit than for a sweet.
I hope that these tips have helped you to achieve your 1000 calorie a day diet and that you could cut back a lot on calories. If you weigh your foods with an electronic scale, you can also track the calories better.
