If you want to make that 20 pounds per year, try to burn another 100 calories through exercise.
- Simple ways to help you cut 100 calories per day:
Instead of mayo on a sandwich, try mustard.
Use a smaller bowl for your cereal.
Drink seltzer with lemon or lime instead of regular soda.
Substitute a light or fat free salad dressing instead of regular.
Eat fresh fruit instead of juice or dried fruit.
- Easy ways to burn 100 calories per day:
Go for a walk or bike ride after dinner with your family.
Walk instead of sitting when talking on the phone.
Take a 15 minute walk on your lunch break.
Get up 15 minutes earlier and take a walk in the morning.
Park further away when you shop or go for appointments.