21 Ways To Lose 500 Calories A Day

Take a look at the following article, where we tell you about 21 ways to lose up to 500 calories a day. It’s not impossible and worth a try with expert guidance from a dietitian or doctor.

How do you lose 500 calories a day?

1. Be active

Don’t spend all day sitting in front of the computer or TV. For example, while talking on the phone, you walk around the room or office. Or move your legs and feet to the beat of a song in your head. Everything to avoid being inactive.

2. Eat fewer nuts

Especially if they are in a large bowl. While nuts are good for your heart, they are high in calories (1 handful contains 175 calories).

If you eat a lot of them, opt for pistachios, as the same amount has only 80 calories.

3. Don’t eat in front of the TV

You would eat almost 300 more calories this way because you don’t pay attention to what you eat.

Instead, sit down at the table to eat, with the TV off. And instead of watching a movie after dinner, take advantage of this time to take a walk.

4. Use smaller plates

Use a plate with smaller dimensions than what you are used to. This means you scoop up less food. Learning to “eat your plate” will help you eat less.

5. Choose espresso

Coffee sizes sold in stores today are excessively large. One of these cups can contain up to 670 calories if you order it with milk or chocolate. So a shot of espresso is better, because it only contains 30 calories.

7. Count your snacks

If you really want to eat chips or cookies, they don’t necessarily have to be banned. You can eat a serving of five cookies and keep the rest of the pack. A big bowl of chips is not good because you will end up eating them all because they are super addictive.

8. Say ‘no’ to cocktails

One glass contains a lot of syrup, creamy additives, canned juices and sugars. Sometimes there are more than 500 calories in it. Avoid drinks like these and opt for natural juices or cocktails, which contain citrus.

9. Eat less pasta

A plate of pasta (without sauce) contains 220 calories. If we add more ‘taste’ to this, this number could increase fivefold. Choose whole-wheat pasta as an alternative.

10. Order a small menu

In fast food restaurants, they offer the option to expand your menu. That’s bad for your health. The same thing happens in some regular restaurants. A shared menu of fries and dessert can save you a ton of calories.

11. Skip the commercial smoothies

They are very tasty and refreshing in the summer, but they are also high in calories. A large glass of banana, milk and sugar contains at least 800 calories. So opt for fruit juices.

12. Get enough sleep

People who sleep less than 7 hours a day apparently eat more. So get enough sleep to curb your appetite.

13. Say no to soft drinks

Three glasses of a sugary drink already contain more than 500 calories. There is nothing better than water to quench your thirst.

14. Pay Attention to the Signs

Your stomach gives ‘signals’ when it is full. It is a good idea to listen to this signal. Instead of looking at the board, listen to your body first. It will tell you when to stop eating.

15. Choose drinks without sugar

Even if you drink tea, adding a few tablespoons of sugar can lead to weight gain. Choose other natural sweeteners like stevia or leather to add less sugar to your drinks.

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