Calorie-Slashing Tips
by Matt Beeners, Certified Personal Trainer
1 fat pound contains 3500 calories. By cutting 500 calories per day it adds up to 1 fat pound loss per week (7 x 500=3500) with regular exercise
All of the following tips reduce
calories and/or saturated fat considerably!
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Use
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Instead
of
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For
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English
muffin or half a bagel
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Donuts
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Snack/Breakfast
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Smaller
meals
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"Biggie"
sized/combos
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Fast
food places
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Veggies
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Cheese
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Pizza
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2
egg whites
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1
whole egg
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Recipes
and Cooking
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Light
dressings/oils/flavored vinegar
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Regular
dressings
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Salads
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Non-fat
dry milk
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Creamer
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Coffee
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Low
or non-fat cheese
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Regular
cheese
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Cooking/Eating
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Nothing
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Oil
and salt
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Cooking
pasta and rice in water
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Jelly
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Butter
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Toast
and bagels
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Water
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Soda
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Beverages
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Low
fat cottage cheese
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Butter
or sour cream
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Baked
potatoes
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Whole
fruits
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Fruit
Juice
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Snack/With
Meals
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Skinless
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With
Skin
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Chicken
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Non-fat
yogurt
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Sour
cream
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Recipes
and Cooking
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Water/Non-Alcoholic
drinks
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Alcoholic
drinks
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Beverages
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Extra-Lean
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Regular
cuts
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Meat
products
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Non-fat
(skim) or low-fat (1%)
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Regular
(whole or 2%)
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Milk
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Bio
Matthew Beeners is "Mr Trainer." He studied at Colorado State University,and
has a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science. Matt is also certified through
the American Council on Exercise, and is a professional member of IDEA.
His experience as a personal trainer at the Fort Collins Club, Fort Collins,
CO. for the past 13 years has provided him with extensive knowledge and
experience in strength building, especially for sport specific training.
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