One of the main reasons many college students are overweight is because they don't have any portion control.
When at the Bartol we have heaping spoonfuls of mashed potatoes or go to the Edy's ice cream machine and fill up a cereal bowl until it overflows. This is a problem.
While it is a problem it does not mean that it can't be fixed.
First you must realize that your stomach is about the size of two fists so when you get 3 trays of food maybe that isn't the best thing to do to your poor overworked stomach.
When eating protein you it shouldn't be more than the palm of your hand. Green veggies and salads you can eat more of (obvi!) and should be the size of two fists. While starchy items such as potatoes or rice should be about one tightly clenched fist.
Hope these tips helped you out.
Happy Eating!
Posted: October 5, 2009 11:18 pm | 0 comments
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Choices, choices, choices.
Everyday we are faced with many choices. Some may be as minute as "Should I wear the blue or the red sweater?" or "Where should I go to grad school?".
When dealing with food we make many choices as well, some of them not being the healthiest of choices.
Here are some simple healthy choices that you can make everyday.
1. Instead of a glass of whole while try almond milk with only 120 calories per glass!
2. Try to nix the canned fruit and vegetables it is loaded with sugary syrup. Try to stick with fresh fruit and vegetables or try frozen food.
3. If your weakness is sweet frozen treats why not suck on a sugar free Popsicle or sorbet instead of ice cream.
4. Loaded Nachos your thing? Choose multi-grain tortilla chips and salsa or fresh guacomole over cheese nachos.
Healthy substitutes like these can really make a difference when trying to get into your skinny jeans!
Posted: October 20, 2009 12:39 am | 0 comments
Tags: Dieting;Weightloss
Halloween is a fun time in New England. Especially in the Boston area. Salem is just a short commuter train ride away and there are so many things to do in the area.
The darker side of Halloween is the food. Candy apples, mountains of candy, and tons of other delicious but really fatty foods. Here are some tips that can help you through this holiday.
1. Don't buy candy until the day of Halloween for those trick or treaters!
2. Buy candy you don't like so you won't be tempted to eat it.
3. When going to a party eat before you go.
4. Choose a seat away from the snack table.
5. Work out before you go out!
Have a Happy Halloween!
Posted: October 27, 2009 10:07 am | 0 comments
Tags: diet, halloween
