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How Many Calories Should I Eat To Lose Weight?

Let’s start off by learning what it takes to lose a pound. A pound of body fat equals approximately 3500 calories. So, in order to lose one pound in a week’s time you will have to lower your daily caloric intake by 500 calories: 500 calories x 7 days in a week = 3,500 calories ... Read More

I’m Losing Weight, But I Still Have Belly Fat!

I recently received a great question from a reader who was losing weight, but wasn’t losing much belly fat in the process. She writes: Hi Please advise….I am losing weight, but I’m noticing that I’m not losing much belly fat. Now, the reason that I started the weight loss was mainly for the belly fat…so ... Read More

3 Tips To Healthy & Delicious Coffee

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of coffee! It’s a low calorie drink, with only 2 calories per cup, and may even help you burn more calories! Unfortunately, many people tend to load this popular drink with unhealthy creamers, artificial sugars and syrups. Too much of these and you’ve turned a healthy low ... Read More

10 Ways To Save Money And Lose Weight

There’s a common misconception that living a healthy lifestyle is expensive! In fact, many people use it as an excuse to pass on healthy foods and skip exercising altogether. But, not only can you eat healthy on a budget, you may even be able to save a little money by changing up your diet, getting ... Read More

A Simple And NEAT Way To Burn More Fat

I’ve been preaching for years that you don’t have to kill yourself in the gym or follow a bootcamp style fitness program to lose weight! In fact, I’ve touched on this very subject in this easy exercise tips article, as well as these articles on the easiest ways to exercise. But, I want to look ... Read More

How To Stop Binge Eating

Binge eating, or compulsive overeating, is fairly common… And it can be extremely frustrating! Just as some people have addictions to alcohol, gambling, etc, some of us are addicted to none other than food! In fact, David Kessler, MD has theorized that salt, fat and sugar stimulate our senses, similar to those with other addictions, ... Read More

500 Calorie Meal Ideas

Planning your meals ahead of time is a great way to lose weight. In fact, most successful dieters will tell you that they had some sort of meal plan in place before even starting on their diet. Now, from experience, let me tell you it can be a hassle to try and add up every ... Read More

Quick Weight Loss At Any Age

People often make excuses as to why they can’t lose weight… I’m too old! I’m too set in my ways! I don’t know where to start! But, these excuses are just that – Excuses! It doesn’t matter how old you are, what level of physical shape you’re in or how set in your unhealthy ways ... Read More

The Best (And Worst) Condiments For Health & Weight Loss

Condiments can make the difference between enjoying your meal or not! Imagine a salad without dressing? Or chips without dip? Unfortunately, most people don’t count, or even realize, the amount of calories, fat and sugar hidden in many popular condiments. Let’s take a look at a few of the worst condiments out there and some ... Read More

Calories In Girl Scout Cookies

It’s that time of year again! Those famous little treats that are near impossible to resist are going on sale and if you’re like the millions of others, you’ll probably be buying a box…or five! Don’t worry, I’m not here to slap those cookies out of your hand and tell you that you can’t eat ... Read More

Lessons Learned When I Lost 50lbs

This is a guest post by Jacquie Cattanach There’s nothing wrong with waking up, and finally realizing that you aren’t content with how things are going with your weight or body image. After all, being within your goal weight will ward off many health issues and, in the long run, will allow you to enjoy ... Read More

400 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas

If you want to make healthy lifestyle changes, it’s important to arm yourself with healthy low calorie recipes! Preferably recipes that have the calorie counts already totaled for you to save time and patience! I mean, who wants to count every calorie in every ingredient in their recipe and have to add it all up ... Read More

4 Great Reasons To Eat More Kale

Mom was right. Green vegetables are good for you. And green, leafy vegetables – like kale – are among the very best. In light of the recent controversy involving Atlanta-based fast food chain Chick-Fil-A and Vermont artist Bo Miller-Moore over the “Eat Mor Chikin” slogan (Miller-Moore’s t-shirts advise us to “Eat More Kale,” not more ... Read More

Help! I Don’t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!

I got another excellent question from a reader this past week who was a little confused where to even begin when it comes dieting and weight loss. She asked: I actually would like to know where or how to start? i am a 33 year old mother of two with a full time job and everyday i ... Read More

This Years Resolution? No More Resolutions!

There’s a new year upon us! New hopes, new dreams, a NEW body! Unfortunately, for those waiting till the new year to finally get in shape, history is not on your side. In fact, if people stuck to their weight loss resolutions obesity wouldn’t be on the rise, 95% of dieters wouldn’t regain their weight ... Read More

Healthy Low Calorie Popcorn? Yes, It Exists!

One of the most popular snacks amongst people young and old is popcorn! Unfortunately, over the last decade or so popcorn lovers haven’t had a reason to rejoice. The microwaveable popcorn industry was hit hard when it was revealed that a popular butter-flavoring agent called diacetyl caused lung damage. Basically, the fumes given off from ... Read More

The Best Of 2011

As we come up on the end of 2011, I would like to thank the loyal readers and all of those who are new to Low-CalorieDiet.com! This site wouldn’t be where it is without you! There are a lot of great things planned for 2012 that will really help you reach your goals, so make ... Read More

How Many Calories Should I Eat?

More and more people are starting to read nutrition labels and can even accurately estimate the amount of calories in their favorite foods. But, do you know how many calories you should eat a day? If not, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Studies show that nearly 9 out of 10 people have no idea how ... Read More

Low Calorie Filling Foods For Easy Weight Loss

How do you control your caloric intake without feeling like you’re starving all the time? By enjoying low calorie filling foods, that’s how! OK, sounds simple, but what exactly are these low calorie foods that fill you up, keep you feeling full but don’t pile on the calories at the end of the day? Let’s ... Read More

12 More Low Calorie Mixed Drink Recipes

One of the most popular posts on this site is the Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks article that lists several drink recipes and tips to help you enjoy “a few” without the guilt. Because of this I thought it would be a good idea to revisit this subject and list 12 more low calorie mixed drink ... Read More

How To Stop Eating At Night

No matter how strict we eat during the day, a lot of us still struggle to control our eating habits at night. It’s easy to mindlessly eat through a bag of chips while watching TV at night or wander aimlessly through the kitchen grazing on snacks. This leads me to an excellent question I got ... Read More

How Do I Eat Healthy When My Family Doesn’t?

I got an excellent question from a reader recently so I thought it would be a good idea to cover this here on the blog since it’s something that affects a lot of us, me included. Here’s exactly what Rachel asked: Here’s my situation; I am really good about exercising and I count calories to ... Read More

Low Calorie Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays centered around family and food…lots of food! And while it’s OK to to indulge every now and then, on Thanksgiving it’s easy to overindulge and ruin all your hard work of dieting for the week. But, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on all the tasty staples ... Read More

18 Delicious Low Calorie Chicken Recipes

Chicken is not only a popular dinner time choice, it’s also a great fat burning food! It’s naturally low in calories and rich in protein, which helps fill you up and leaves you feeling fuller longer. Plus, protein has the highest thermogenic rate of all the macronutrients, meaning it burns more calories through digestion and ... Read More

5 Popular Diet Trends That Are Bad For Your Health

All those energy bars and sports drinks are good for you right? And you can’t go wrong with a salad for dinner can you?! Unfortunately, that’s not always true! Between misleading labels and “healthy” foods unknowingly loaded with sugar and fat, it can be hard to understand what is really good for us and what’s ... Read More

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