We know that fitness is a two pronged attack. Diet and exercise. We know that the Mediterranean diet is one of the best diets available for long term health and fitness. But do we know about calories? For example that it takes 40 minutes brisk walking to work off a standard Starbuck’s muffin? I don’t mention the skinny latte to go with it, as that makes matters a lot worse and is too painful to consider. So if we want fast weight loss we must consider the calories.
To know the calories in various foods is a GOOD THING. We would not just be hoping for the best, but would know how well or badly we were doing in our quest for a slim healthy old age.
Not that I am advocating calorie counting as a way of life. There madness lies, or anorexia, or both. All you need is a little sound information to work on, so that you know where you are going and where you are going wrong, if indeed you are.
Consider this. An average man taking moderate exercise needs about 2500 calories a day. A woman 2000. This is the type of food they may be eating.
Burger King Chicken Sandwich. 659cal
Starbuck’s White Chocolate and Strawberry Muffin. 583 cal.
McDonalds Big Mac. 492 cal.
Caffe Nero Latte semi skimmed. 283 cal
To lose 1lb a week with no fitness walking the average man or woman would need to reduce their calorie intake by 500 calories a day. Scary, isn’t it?
Keeping with our Mediterranean diet and fitness walking will achieve everything you want, but do watch those occasional treats that can so easily become a daily event.
I have found a little book which, without overwhelming you with statistics, gives a good introduction to the importance of checking your calorie intake. At just $5.99 it costs no more than a couple of Starbuck’s muffins and is a lot more helpful in our fitness walking and fast weight loss program.
The Quick and Easy Fat Gram and Calorie Counter has chapters on:
How Much Fat Do I really Need?
Practical Tips for Reducing Fat in Your Diet.
Fat and Calorie Counter and much more.
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