6 Ways to Skinny Up Your Day in Seconds
by Jessica Smith, REDBOOK
Too busy to count calories but want to drop a few pounds? Do it in seconds with these 6 simple tips:
1) Skip the vanilla latte and sprinkle the top of your skim latte with vanilla powder at Starbucks. Calories Saved: 70
2) Ditch the OJ during your morning meeting, and stay full longer by eating an orange instead. Calories Saved: 100*
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3) Have a regular hamburger (with everything on it) during your drive thru lunch at McDonald's instead of the Caesar Salad with Crispy Chicken. Calories Saved: 80
4) Have a cup of blueberries instead of a bag of plain M&Ms for your afternoon sweet snack. Calories Saved: 130
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5) Swap out your post workout protein bar (50g) for a 8 oz. glass of chocolate skim milk. Calories Saved: 110*
6) Ditch the skin on your 3 oz. chicken breast at dinner. Calories Saved: 62
*exact calorie counts may vary depending on food product
Total Potential Daily Calorie Savings: 552 (that's almost 5 pounds in one month!)
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Jessica Smith is a certified fitness lifestyle expert and creator of the 10 Pounds Down DVD series.
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