I have started counting calories again and just watching what I am eating. It's crazy to see how calories add up, even if it's something like fruit or veggies, or just something basic as toast and jam.
My Day #1 Daily Cal intake is 1900. Today I went over by 190 cals (boo hiss) but it will take me time to realize what is higher then other things, and just get used to the whole calorie thing.
Summer Eating Tips (from Calorie Counter):
Fat vs. Lean
The traditional cookout and barbecue menu is loaded with fat, and fat has twice the calories of other energy-producing nutrients. Fat is “marbled” throughout the meat, even, we don’t even see it, and fat forms the basis of many a side-salad and dessert. (By now, everyone knows that mayonnaise and cream are primarily fat.) By switching from high-fat to low-fat meats, salads and desserts, you can prepare a complete and appealing meal without breaking the calorie budget - and that can make the difference between losing weight or not. Note: meats shown here are in 6-ounce portions, although 3 to 5 ounces is enough for many people - for the whole day!
The traditional cookout and barbecue menu is loaded with fat, and fat has twice the calories of other energy-producing nutrients. Fat is “marbled” throughout the meat, even, we don’t even see it, and fat forms the basis of many a side-salad and dessert. (By now, everyone knows that mayonnaise and cream are primarily fat.) By switching from high-fat to low-fat meats, salads and desserts, you can prepare a complete and appealing meal without breaking the calorie budget - and that can make the difference between losing weight or not. Note: meats shown here are in 6-ounce portions, although 3 to 5 ounces is enough for many people - for the whole day!
Fatty choices:
Grilled rib eye steak, 6 oz: 500 calories
Spare ribs, 6 oz: 435 calories
Italian sausage, 6 oz: 570
Cheeseburger, 4 oz burger: 850 calories
Potato salad with mayo (and scant vegetables), 1 cup: 358 calories
Macaroni salad, 1 cup: 585
Peach pie and ice cream, one wedge and ½ cup: 400 calories
Leaner choices:
Grilled tuna, 6 oz: 312 calories (with "healthy" fat)
Shrimp skewers, 6 oz: 120 calories
Chicken breast kabobs, 6 oz: 190 calories
Tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing, 10 oz: 168 calories
Green Bean Salad with Corn, Basil & Black Olives, 1 cup: 140 calories
Summer Fruit Parfait, 1 cup: 200 calories
Melon with Basil-Mint Granita, 1 wedge and ½ cup: 100 calories
Watermelon, one large wedge: 86 calories
