1. A food scale- Available at large chain superstores, cooking stores, and on the internet.
2. Measuring spoons and cups- It may seem obvious, but measuring according to a low-fat recipe versus eye-balling the ingredients, can save you increased calorie counts on recipes. It is an easy fix.
3. Pasta measuring tool- It allows you to portion out between 1-4 portions of dry pasta such as spaghetti or those pasta’s that won’t easily fit into a measuring cup. It’s really beneficial for people who are only cooking one or two portions and don’t want to cook off a whole box.
4. Using the measuring units on a stick of butter
5. Portion plates- These pre -printed or formed plates are a really helpful concept, especially for people who are new to weight loss and clean eating. It takes the quess- work out of eating the appropriate sized portion of protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs.
6. Ice cream scooper- A typically sized scoop equals a ½ cup measurement. This can be a quick, easy solution if measuring a low-fat recipe chicken salad, Waldorf salad, mashed sweet potatoes, or brown rice.
Small steps and options make a difference when developing a meal plan for weight management. Write me here at YourCity.MD with any products or ideas that have worked for you.
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Tip of the Day:
Buy and use a pedometer on the waist of your clothes to monitor your steps taken per day. Aim for 1000 steps per day. You’ll be more mindful about taking the stairs, taking a stroll after dinner, and getting up early to walk the dog!! All of those changes increase your energy and help boost your metabolism.
Wednesday 04/13/11 Workout Diary-
strength train- gym- legs
leg press-100lb
rotary calf- 20 lb
leg curl- 30 lb
leg extention- 10lb
adductor- 30l
abductor- 30 lb
04/13/11- WednesdayEating Diary:
Day A
7 am- 4 egg whites (67 cal)
2 oz. oatmeal ( dry weight) (221 cal)
11 am- protein shake (160 cal)
2 p.m.- 3 oz pan-seared cod (144 cal)
3 oz brown rice ( 101 cal)
8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed) (88 cal)
1/2 tsp uda or flax oil ( 65 cal)
no calorie or reduced sugar diabetic salad dressing-caesar flavor
6 p.m.-
3 X 3 inch homemade meatless lasagna (use mushrooms in place of meat)(288 cal)
8 oz greens (assorted) ( 88 cal)
2 tbls Uda oil, 1 tbl sherry vinegar (70 cal)
1 low-calorie whoe grain dinner roll, balsamic vinegar for dipping (104 cal)
Homemade popcorn (90 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES: 1551
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