Weight Loss Tip #151Measuring Pays Off in the Form of Weight LossIf you purchase large containers of sour cream, cottage cheese, yogurt and whipped topping (just to give a few examples) measure out the serving size rather than guessing. The larger containers make serving sizes difficult to guess and odds are, you'll be eating closer to two servings than one without measuring. Take heart for soon you'll be an old pro! Weight Loss Tip #152Removing Calories From Canned TunaUnless your tuna is packed in spring water, drain off all excess liquid before using. You'll save a lot of calories, particularly for tuna packed in oil. Weight Loss Tip #153Jerky - Great Diet SnackBeef jerky and turkey jerky make ultra low-calorie treats that are great for most any type of diet plan - from counting calories to counting carbs. Added diet bonus? A serving of protein. Weight Loss Tip #154Wheat Diet PowerGo wheat! Choose wheat bread over white bread, wheat pasta over white pasta and brown rice over white. Use complex carbs to simplify your diet! Weight Loss Tip #155Removing Starch From Starchy FoodsLow carb diet tip: Rinsing pasta, noodles and rice can remove a good deal of starch while contributing to a tastier dish. Weight Loss Tip #156Brown Sugar Enhances Flavor of BaconA scant 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar sprinkled over 2 slices of microwave bacon adds yum-yum to the bacon without adding a ton of calories. Brown sugar is also virtually fat-free. Weight Loss Tip #157Paper Towels Remove Greasy CaloriesGo hog wild with paper towels! Always take advantage of pressing out extra grease with paper towels. The towels can make a piece of microwaved bacon one very lean strip of ham. Weight Loss Tip #158Calorie Tip for SoupsAllow soups to cool and then skim off all fat that has collected at the top of the pot or bowl. Also keep in mind that the leaner the cut of meat, the less fatty the soup. Healthy vegetable soup is an even healthier option. Weight Loss Tip #159A way to add fun into your diet without increasing the fat and calories is to incorporate: no calorie cooking sprays which come in a variety of flavors. Weight Loss Tip #160Fat cells are used by the body to store excess calories (energy) for future use - sometimes for several months at a time! The energy that you use to run today's race may be coming from that cheeseburger eaten 2 months ago.
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