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Successful Diets Include a Calorie Counter




It is important to know the exact amount of calories consumed per meal, as well as the total number of calories taken in during the entire day. Knowing the value of your food can help you set realistic weight loss goals and avoid weight gain relapses.





If you decide on a diet, surround yourself with practical and supportive tools. Online calorie counters, for instance, can assist you in counting your daily caloric intake, help you manage your weight and reach your weight loss goals. It is perfect way to monitor your caloric intake.





Calorie counters are easy to use and generally free. Simply type in the food you want to investigate, click enter, and almost instantly your results will appear. The list will show the item you entered, as well as a number of variations. Rice can be boiled, but also prepared with herbs such as curry. It can be steamed, fried, or served in combination with noodles, chicken, meatballs and Lamb, just to name a few. The possibilities are endless.





Portions are equally important as the actual food values. You have to know that reliable calorie counters will tell you exactly how many calories there are per portion, which can be 100 grams, a cup, a dish, etc. At the same time, the counter should show you the values of your food item per portion. Going back to the rice, one cup of cooked rice has 127 calories, or 530 Kilojoules. It also contains:





- 0.3 g of fat


- 0.5 g of dietary fiber


- 37.0 mg of Sodium


- 0.1 g of sugar


- 2.4 g of protein


- 28.2 g carbohydrates ( 9% of your daily value)





If you already reached your total calorie intake for the day and still want to eat that cup of rice your calorie counter will inform you that you can burn off the access calories by:





- Running 11 min


- Swimming 13 min


- Walking 31 min


- Cycle 13 min


- Do aerobics for 18 min


- Play tennis for 13 min


- Lift weights for 22 min





Exercise should be part of your weight loss strategy even if you are not cheating on your diet. The more physical activities you perform, the faster your metabolism will be, and the more calories you will burn. Being fit also decreases your risk for certain health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.





There are many types of calorie counters, including online calculators, cell phone applications, and handheld digital devices, which you can take with you to restaurants. When eating out, ask your server about the ingredients that are used during meal preparations. Insist on a detailed list, because if anything is forgotten, your weight loss results may be rather disappointing. While tallying calories, do not forget to include your drinks, condiments, sauces, and that tasty after-dinner-mint.





Large calorie counter data bases contain lots of constructive information that can help you choose the proper foods for your weight loss plan. In combination with other useful diet tools and resources, such as BMI calculators (Body Mass Index), weight charts, weight to height ratio, and waist to hip ratio, they can guarantee that with diligence, you can achieve the success you were hoping for.


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