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True Eats: 5 ways to give fat the finger

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 07:59 AM PDT

 

As you’ve all probably noticed I’ve been eating out a lot more than usual over the past few weeks, and eating out in my mind usually contributes to the unintentional consumption of unnecessary fats. It’ yummy…god knows but none the less not conducive to achieving that Rihanna type body if you catch my drift. I’m definitely no Rihanna but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try to be the best me and as my exams start to rear their ugly heads I’ve begun to look inward again back to my usual routine that’s help me shed a ton of pounds in the past and maintain a healthy diet. Mind you there are good fats out there including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that you can find in raw foods like avocado (still recovering from my incident), fish and nuts; I thought I could share a couple tips that helps me keep fat at bay without letting all the taste go out the window!

 

1. The old switch-a-roo

This is one tip I swear by, I don’t think people realize how much fat and empty calories are in this creamy white condiment we like to call mayonnaise.  1 Tbs of mayo is about 100 calories and upwards of 11 grams of fat!  That’s a cheque my ass can’t cash! Instead of using mayo I often use plain yogurt and mustard to bring my tuna sandwiches to the creamy consistency that I love so much.  There are ZERO calories in regular mustard, but you can go for a honey or Dijon if you aren’t into the tangy taste that plain mustard has, it’ll only cost about 5-10 calories per table spoon. Do the same for eggs with egg whites, which will save you all the cholesterol and 5 grams a fat per serving.

2. Skip the cheese

Cheese is great and yeah I get it I’m the ultimate cheese head, believe you me, I love me some good ass cheese…even the blue stuff.  ( I told you I love cheese!) Even with my strong love for cheese you won’t catch me indulging in this high calorie/fat food without it being strategically integrated into my overall intake for the day.  When your inline at subway or watching the BBQ grill your burger to perfection simply saying no 50% of the time will save you upwards of 100 calories and 7-8 grams of fat depending on the type of cheese your eating.  Opting for a low fat Philadelphia cream cheese which rings in at about 20 calories and 0.5 grams of fat makes a great trade and in my opinion just as satisfying swap for that creamy cheese taste.

3. Don’t sink the ship

You’ve  just killed it in the gym and you made it through the crowded food court with a giant green salad in hand and your ready to meow down. Great choice! Don’t ruin it by piling on a bucket of wasted calories and effort in the gym.  Nobody likes dry salad I know I gotta have my dressing too, so instead of that creamy ranch or Cesar dressing (and oil filled croutons) I always opt for low calorie and 0 fat zesty Italian dressing which will only cost you 5 calories a tablespoon at the check out line. For days that I feel like upping the taste ante I’ll go for a raspberry vinaigrette balsamic vinegar or even apple cider which has zero calories, and actually taste great if you don’t mind the acidity!

4. Go vegetarian

I’m actually a vegetarian and and choose not to eat meat for my own personal reasons. But even if that isn’t the life your about or the life you see yourself living, skipping the meat for dinner once and a while will do your body good.  You can squeeze out anywhere from 5-15 grams of fat depending on how the meat is prepared not to mention the greasy sauces that typically accompany it; sweet and sour chicken for example also contains extra sugar. Instead swap out your meat for beans and lentils to get protein and that satiating satiated feeling or opt for a meat replacement like the hot dogs above which are only 50 calories and 1 gram of fat each! I’ll take two please!

5.Sweet Perfection

Sweets, I seriously cannot go without my treats after dinner! Some ice creams and cakes can contain just as many calories, fats and sugars as the main course; instead opt for low fat yogurts with fruits and granola (just a little)  or even hunt down products like skinny cow which deliver more or less the same great taste without the added guilt! If your tooth is as sweet as mine keep deserts and snacks under 200 calories for the day as a practice or if you are going to indulge, cut back somewhere else in the day or add an extra 100 calories to burn to your work out regime.

 

 

I’m human and will falter but those incidences of indulgences can be planned to that the rest of your day and your workout aren’t ruined by these little things that are often overlooked and tend to keep people from their target weights.

 

HAPPY EATING! #FOODIEFORLIFE!!

 

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