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Depending on how you break up your calories for the day, a snack should be around 100 to 200 calories. That's not much, and if you're overestimating, it could be one reason the scale numbers are rising. Take this quiz and see if you know what 150 calories of your favorite snacks looks like. Question 1 of 8Carrots and hummus: Left Right Read more
It's the season for visiting friends and family, and one way to avoid holiday weight gain is to pack some snacks rather than hitting the drive-through or gas-station convenience store. Here are eight 150-calorie snack pack ideas for you. Just premake them before heading out, store them in ziplock baggies, and pack them away in your purse or carry-on — not only will you save your waistline, but Read more
If you're trying to lose or maintain your weight, it is best to stay on top of the calories you consume. Since nutritional labels are not always on hand, you're going to need to estimate how many calories are in the food on your plate. Let's see if you can eyeball which serving is closest to 150 calories. Question 1 of 6If you're looking to eat around 150 calories in nuts, how many almonds can Read more
It's finally here — the weekend where you pack up, suit up, or eat up to celebrate the start of warmer weather. For many, that also means packing up the car and heading somewhere to celebrate Memorial Day. Staying healthy on vacation, no matter how short, can be difficult, especially when you're on the road. It's so easy to pull over and grab fast food or gas station fare instead of searching Read more
Since carting around multiple bottles, glassware, and fresh ingredients isn't always practical, here's a buying guide to the healthiest ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled cocktails. And while these won't taste as good as our homemade 150-calorie margarita recipe or when mixing alcohol into one our favorite all-natural cocktail mixes, RTD cocktails are a simple solution to drinking whether you're Read more
Busy nine-to-fivers have schedules that don't leave much wiggle room for anything but work. Getting wrapped up in a project often leads to skipped snacks and meals. A growling stomach, headache, and fuzzy brain make you realize you should have eaten lunch an hour ago, and since you're famished, you reach for the first (and probably not-so-healthy) food you can get your hungry hands on. Prevent Read more
Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more
You started running months ago, yet every time you hop on the scale, you're let down by the results. What gives? While running does burn mega calories, here are some reasons you may not be seeing the weight-loss results you're after. Postrun Pig-Outs Burning tons of calories can cause a famished feeling afterward, but it's important to fuel wisely. Choose junk food as your recovery food and not Read more
After finishing an intense workout, refueling is a must to restore water, electrolytes, and energy. But if you're not careful the snack you choose could end up undoing the good you've done, leading to extra pounds on the scale. Before grabbing just any old snack after working out, learn how the wrong choice can lead to weight gain. Chowing on a minimeal: A post-workout snack is just that — a Read more
If you're looking for some snack ideas using your favorite fruits, check out the ideas below, all for about 150 calories. I know that Summer definitely has me craving fruit from sunup till sundown. One date (66) with one tablespoon almond butter (95): 161 calories Extra small banana (72) and 13 peanuts (78): 150 calories Extra small apple (53) and one ounce of Swiss cheese (106): 159 Read more
