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Passing Your Plateau
Two: Avoid fuzzy math.
It's common to overestimate calories burned and underestimate calories eaten. Look for places where calories may hide—dressings, spreads, sauces, croutons and condiments. Do you taste while cooking? Finish what the kids leave on their plates? Absentmindedly grab handfuls of nuts, chips or candy? You might try keeping a detailed food diary.
Remember that for each pound you want to lose, you need to cut at least 3,500 calories—and if you don't want to eat less, to lose the same pound you'll have to add about ten extra hours of brisk walking or the equivalent.
It's common to overestimate calories burned and underestimate calories eaten. Look for places where calories may hide—dressings, spreads, sauces, croutons and condiments. Do you taste while cooking? Finish what the kids leave on their plates? Absentmindedly grab handfuls of nuts, chips or candy? You might try keeping a detailed food diary.
Remember that for each pound you want to lose, you need to cut at least 3,500 calories—and if you don't want to eat less, to lose the same pound you'll have to add about ten extra hours of brisk walking or the equivalent.
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From the August 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
