Because 3,500 calories equals about 1 pound of fat, you need to burn 3,500 calories more than you take in to lose 1 pound. So, in general, if you cut 500 calories from your typical diet each day, you'd lose about 1 pound a week. And with simple changes you can do this without feeling deprived. Simple changes like adding an exercise session each day, making better food choices, using your body as means of transportation and even eliminating your late night snack can help you to cut 500 calories a day and lose your one pound goal weekly. Small changes add up to make a big difference so check out these easy ways to cut 500 calories daily!
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1 Exercise with a One Hour Sweat Session
With a one hour session of cardio and strength you can burn mega calories and transform your body while bettering your attitude. You will feel better, have more energy and start to look pretty incredible in the process. So work your body with one hour of exercise daily and within a matter of weeks you will even begin to crave these fitness sessions.
2 Taking the Stairs
Instead of waiting for the elevator and working and wasting sweet time, burn some sweet sweat and run up the stairs. With just a few stair sessions you can burn several hundred calories contributing to your daily burn goal of 500 calories. Baby steps can work you towards achieving your six pack!
3 Parking Farther Away
Park farther away from your destination instead of driving around looking for the closest spot. Speed walk to your destination and feel a little burn in the process. This simple change can yield some slimming and sculpting in the process.
4 Running to Your Destinations
If you are going somewhere local and do not need to use your car; walk, run or bike to your destination. Save on gas, save your waistline and save your life. You will better your heart and even have more energy when you arrive at your destination because you made the better choice for your life! It is all about a lifestyle change, not just a short phase of dieting in your life.
5 Giving up Your Sugar Drink
Giving up just one sugary drink per day can yield a 10 pound weight loss per year; so ditch that unnecessary sugar load and beat the bulge. This simple change will not only help you to cut calories but also avoid that afternoon sugar crash you have been experience. And then you are winning with more energy!
6 Nixing Your Late Night Snack
We all love the occasional late night snack, but could your snack be ruining your diet? Absolutely! This is especially the case if you are on a ritual of eating late night on a daily basis. So ditch this snack which is contributing 300-500 calories daily and get to bed sleepy head. Your waistline will thank you tomorrow as you are able to comfortably button up your skinny jeans!
7 Eating More Protein Throughout the Day
Eating more protein throughout the day can help you to feel less hungry, rebuild your muscle fiber and even boost your metabolism. So start your day with eggs, snack on Greek yogurt, have a handful of nuts and enjoy some veggies and quinoa. Every little bit adds up to help you cut 500 calories daily!
So with these easy changes are you ready to lose one pound weekly? Then take these small steps that will transform your health and your life for the better. It is time for you to reclaim your life!