There are numerous ways to approach a weight loss goal.
Some common methods include increasing exercise, modifying food choices, and improving hydration.
One of the simplest ways to work towards a lower weight is to cut calories from your diet.
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There are countless ways to go about this.
One of the main focuses when cutting calories should be limiting foods that provide little nutritional value.
These are most often items with added sugar.
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Think soda, candy, pastries, and sauces with sugar in the ingredients.
For example,Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Grains & Seeds contains 110 calories per slice.
Load up your remaining slice with lean meat, veggies, and low-calorie condiments for a filling lunch.
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Greek yogurt is packed with protein, making it a filling option for a quick snack or meal addition.
Most people use a portion larger than this to dress their salads, leading to high-calorie meals.
Instead, use salsa to dress your salad for a mere12 caloriesper 2 tablespoons.
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A single teaspoon of sugar provides more than15 calories, while stevia provideszero.
However, the same portion of powdered PB delivers only60 calorieswhile maintaining a similar amount of protein.
Mix the powdered PB with water to create a spread for numerous meal and snack creations.
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Some sauces, like barbecue, can pack30 caloriesper tablespoon and a surprising amount of sugar.
Herbs, however, arelow in caloriesand add tons of flavor and antioxidants.
However, it also contains about9 gramsof fat per ounce.
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Enjoy your favorite toppings on the rice cake for a crunchy, lower-calorie alternative.
Enjoyingegg whitesand skipping the yolk will save you about 5 grams of fat and more than 50 calories peregg.
Luckily, this swap is still loaded with filling protein.
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Swap Rice for Cauliflower
Calories cut:144
White rice contains about170 caloriesper cooked cup.
Although fluffy and dense, trading this side carb for cookedcauliflower ricesaves you tons of calories.
Diet soda can save you loads of calories, too, but introduces questionable artificial sweeteners into your diet.
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Instead, go with a can of unsweetened, flavoredsparking waterto meet your carbonation cravings.
Instead, chooseair-popped popcornfor a savory snack and save yourself almost 40 calories.
When choosing popcorn, you’ll also get a much larger portion for this calorie amount.
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While delicious, ice cream can contain over100 caloriesper half-cup serving.
Instead, blend peeled, frozen bananas with a couple of tablespoons of your milk of choice until smooth.
Place in the freezer until frozen.
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Abananacontains only 100 calories and will lend to more than a half-cup portion once blended.
One tablespoon ofolive oilcontains more than 100 calories, while a generoussprayof cooking oil will provide fewer than 5.
Instead ofItalian cold cuts, load up on lean deli meat, such asturkey, ham, and chicken.
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This swap will increase protein and set you back fewer calories.
Enjoy sirloin and filets more often thanhigher-fat cuts.
One easy way to reduce calories in your beverage is to skip the alcohol.
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Enjoy a virgin margarita for less than90 caloriesinstead of the boozy version, which will set you back122 calories.
Animal skin is a concentrated source of fat, driving up calories.
A chicken breast with skin comes in at more than250 calories, while a skinless option provides just over200.
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