16. Have a protein smoothie
A wonderful, healthy and refreshing treat is a protein smoothie. Protein
smoothies can easily replace your cravings for a milkshake and provide the
important nutrients your muscles needs to recover and grow. Pour 2 cups of
Carb Countdown milk into a blender with a few scoops of your favorite
protein powder (whey, soy, egg) along with 1 cup of fruit (apple, banana,
strawberries, blueberries) and some ice cubes. Blend this up and enjoy!
Choose a protein powder that is low in sugar and has a great flavor.
Optimum Nutrition carries a great line of 100% whey protein powder in
several delicious flavors.
17. Use the fork-dip technique
A great calorie saving tip while eating out is to order your salad dressing on
the side and use your fork to dip into the dressings before digging into your
salad. This is called the "fork-dip" technique and is great because you will
only use the amount of dressing needed for each small serving (bite). You
will be amazed how much dressing is left over when you finish your salad. If
you’re dealing with a high calorie dressing such as ranch or blue cheese, this
could easily save you hundreds of calories! A good rule of thumb is to
choose oil and vinegar or balsamic vinaigrette as healthier options for salad
dressing. The creamier the dressing, the more fat and calories it usually has.
18. Choose "better-bad" foods
If you have to cheat on your diet and you're really craving one of your
favorite foods, try to make "better-bad" choices and select healthier
alternatives. If you can simply make a healthier choice and pick a food with
less fat or sugar, you can easily save hundreds of calories to help your weigh
loss plan. Remember, if you set a daily goal to create a 500 calorie deficit
per day, you can lose 1 pound of body fat per week! By including these
healthier choices, it will assist you in saving calories in your nutritional plan.
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