Lose Weight by Eating Well

June 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Whether you are trying to get rid of an unsightly belly fat or want to look good in a swimsuit, the battle of the bulge can be a force to reckon with. The good news is that it's entirely possible to reduce the pounds in a relatively short amount of time. How to lose weight comes down to one thing: burning more calories than you take in. With that being said, you either have to burn them, or decrease your calorie intake. Here is one way to help you do the latter: Cut out soft drinks. First we'll cover soda, then we'll look at some other options.

You may think that drinking just one soda per day doesn't make that much of a difference. If you're active, and have your weight under control, then having the occasional soda is okay. But let's take a look at how that one soda can add up and what the impact on your weight will be when you go with a calorie-free alternative.

We will use some simple math to see what a positive difference this one small change can make when trying to lose weight. The first thing you should know is that every 3,500 calories you get rid equals one pound. Next, a typical 12 ounce can of soda contains 150 calories. Okay, here's how it works out...

365 days in a year X 150 calories per 12 oz. = 54,750 total calories.

54,750 calories divided by 3,500 calories = 15.6 pounds!

This is an example of how a small change can add up to significant weight loss. And if you happen to drink soda in bigger bottles, it could make a difference of 30 pounds or more. But be careful that you don't replace those calories with other calories. In other words you have to cut those calories out completely to get the full benefit.

So, what are the options? Most people think juice is a good replacement for soda. Not if you're counting calories it isn't. For instance, while soda may have 150 calories per 12 ounces, grape juice has closer to 250. Some juices have a higher water content, so you'll have to check the label to be sure. However, if it's a choice between soda and fruit juice, go with the juice. At least the juice contains some vital nutrients while soda is nothing but empty calories.

Another thing you may not be aware of is that the sugar in soft drinks can make you thirsty. Putting you into an endless loop of drinking calorie-laden beverages to reduce the thirst that the same beverages are causing.

The best way to quench your thirst when trying to lose weight is drinking plenty of water. Keep a large bottle with you throughout the day to make it easy to sip when needed.

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