Avoid This to Avoid An Extra 10 Pounds Each Year!

Did you know that it only takes an extra 100 calories per day to gain about 10 pounds each year?! So if you have a weight loss goal, or even a weight maintenance goal, let’s put 100 calories in perspective. All the items below are at least 100 calories:

• 3 oz ice cream = 105 calories
• 1 Tbsp butter = 100 calories
• 1 Tbsp mayo = 100 calories
• 1 slice American cheese = 100 calories
• 2 slices bacon = 100 calories
• Chocolate chip cookie = 100 calories
• Glazed donut = 250 calories
• 1 oz milk chocolate bar = 150 calories

So when we think “oh, it won’t hurt to have a little treat,” maybe we are wrong. Or maybe we need to spend some extra time exercising. For example, in a one-hour hatha yoga class, a 150-pound person burns about 190 calories. Or that same person can burn about 240 calories jogging for 30 minutes or 175 calories walking (at 4 mph) for 30 minutes.

So be aware of what you eat. Don’t let a little snack derail your goals!

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