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selections but it worked out well for us at the time.

When I look at the calories on most items I remember that a normal size candy bar usually has from 180 to 200 calories in it. The pre-packaged cheese or peanut butter crackers have almost that much or more in some cases. So when you shop for groceries do yourself a favor and pick up items for healthy snacks at or during work. Items of 90 calories or less are more affordable in the grocery store than paying up to a dollar for sugar loaded high calorie items in the break room vending machines.

Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up food, you just need to eat less at meals, eat a small snack in between meals also drink lots of water. If you stick to what you like but cut back on portion sizes and eat an apple instead of a Snicker bar, drink water instead of soft drinks you will lose some pounds. But forget diet plans that don't work, don't take pills that could make matters worse. Learn to eat healthy, nutrition knowledge is the best protection of all.

Making time to enjoy an outing with friends or family is no cause to worry. Eating out is easy just eat only half the food on the plate, save the rest for another meal or split it with a friend. We all love our burgers and pizzas, we all love the fried chicken and a sizzling steak, it is okay to have the foods, just don't starve before you get that treat. Be sure you eat that fruit plus drink lots of water beforehand and eat only half of the order of fat filled, high calorie food. If you have no discipline at all then at least work out or walk a mile or two after you cheat. Remember though you are not cheating someone else you are cheating yourself.

Shop with a plan then stick to the plan so you do not fall into the impulse purchase trap. You are what you eat, unfortunately many of us are a lot more of what we eat that we should be so be smart and shop healthy.

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