Fitness: Nutritional Choices & their effect on your weight

Did you have seconds at dinner last night? Have you had more than one dessert in the last week? What did you have for breakfast this morning? The truth is, you are what you eat. And if you are trying to lose or maintain weight, then I want you to start really paying attention to your eating habits. I have a great example that will explain the importance of your nutritional choices. Also, visit www.savingdinner.com for free recipes and valuable nutritional information from Leanne (part of the FlyLady team).

What did you have for breakfast this morning?

I try to eat oatmeal or a healthy cereal every morning and this explains why:
1) Oatmeal = 150 calories or 54,600 calories per year
2) Cereal = 150 calories or 54,600 calories per year
3) Bagel w/ Cream Cheese = 270 calories or 98,280 calories per year
4) Bagel w/ Peanut Butter = 420 calories or 152,880 calories per year

So now compare the difference between some of these choices and what that would lead to as far as weight loss (remember, a 3,500 calorie difference in calories out vs. calories in is 1 pound of weight loss):

Choosing 1 or 2 instead of 3 = 12.5 pounds of weight loss in 1 yr.
Choosing 1 or 2 instead of 4 = 28 pounds of weight loss in 1 yr.

AND THIS IS JUST BREAKFAST!

This example shows the importance of the saying "you are what you eat". So please concentrate on making healthy choices today! You will be amazed at what a few smart changes will do for your weight loss!