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25 Ways to Burn 500 Calories

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The following article and picture above comes from

http://damnshesfit.tumblr.com/post/12924164786/lets-get-thin-now-fidget-fidgeting-can-burn-up

"Fidget! fidgeting can burn up to 350 calories per day, just by being restless. try it for yourself; move around while talking on the phone, tap your feet to music, etc.
Avoid eating too many nuts. Although they have heart healthy fats, they are also high in calories (3 handfuls have 525 calories) if you really crave them, eat pistachios. 2 handfuls is just 159 calories, and shelling them will slow down your eating
Don’t eat in front of the TV, or you’ll end up overeating around 288 calories. Instead eat around the table, and trade 1 hour of TV for a walk.
Limit salad toppings! Cheese crumbles, caramelized nuts, bacon, avocado, dried fruit, croutons, and vinaigrettes can add lots of calories. Instead just have 1 topping, and use half the dressing
Eat on smaller plates, and you’ll end up eating 20-25% less while still feeling full because your plate will be full!
Skip on the whipped cream when eating dessert-coffee drinks (macchiatos, lattes, etc.) the drinks themselves contain about 600 calories for a large
Count your chips instead of eating from a bag. Often you’ll end up eating twice the serving size on the nutrition label unknowingly
Avoid buffet-style meals at home; instead of letting people fill their own plates (and often going back for seconds), fill it for them before bringing it to the table
Instead of getting your cocktail with syrup, sugary juices, and creamy additions, add club soda or cranberry juice instead. the former can make your drink up to 800 calories!
Eat less pasta! Especially at restaurants, which will often serve you 480% the recommended amount (about 1025 calories worth)
Eat with less people; studies have shown eating with 7 or more people can make you eat up to 96% more, that’s like doubling your dinner!
Don’t clean your plate; leave 25% left at every meal and save the rest as leftovers
Get mini versions of desserts if available (you can get them at Carabbas, Olive Garden, and P.F. Changs) so you can still get a sweet treat without all the calories
Avoid smoothies, they can often have up to 800 calories per 32 oz! instead try oatmeal or fruit to start your day
Beware of the “healthy food trap”. people often think because food is healthy at restaurants that they can indulge in twice as much, so they end up eating the same amount of calories than if they had gone to a not so healthy restaurant
Beware of hidden oils; ask to have your food cooked with stock instead of oil, or order food steamed/poached to avoid the oil it takes to pan fry it
Get enough sleep! a lack of sleep makes people snack more according to studies, aim for 6-7+ hours
Be a hardworking dinner host! Grocery shop for 1 hour, cook a fabulous meal in 2 hours, and then toast yourself for your awesome 640 calorie burn
Stop drinking soda, each 12 oz drink has 150-180 calories, not to mention all the extra sugars
For breakfast eat 2 boiled or poached eggs (you’ll feel fuller throughout the day), and before lunch eat 1 cup of low cal soup (you’ll eat about 134 calories less at lunch)
Ditch the buttered popcorn at the movies, a large has around 1000 calories! Instead smuggle in your own air popped or butter-free microwave popcorn
Pay attention when you eat, listen to your body’s cues and put down your fork when you’re satisfied
Drink sugar free: a 20 oz tea with fruit juices can have as much as 400 calories! Choose sugar free and save more than 400 calories
Check the serving size when reading nutrition labels. The entree you’re cooking may say it has 350 per servings, but there are probably 4 servings in the entire thing!
Get a small when buying ice cream. Even if you get your favorite full-fat flavor, you’ll still save as many as 550 calories if you just get 1 scoop rather than 3."

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The North Face Stow-n-Go Sports Bra

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"Since the beginning of time, women have stashed goods in their bras. Money, grocery lists, phone numbers – you name it, it's been stashed. Now you can do it legitimately on long runs with this new sports bra thanks to a double-layer chest pocket at interior center-front panel. Ideal for fuel/storage needs on long runs, this extra pocket provides easy on-the-go access for ladies with an A/B cup fit."

REVIEWS FROM THE WEBSITE

"August 25, 2011

I love this bra! I was searching for a bra with a pocket for my gu. I am in a marathon training cycle, and there are long runs where I need multiple gus, so I stash one in my bra and one in my shorts. There is even a mini pocket within the pocket for a house key, which I find very useful. I didn't feel my gu in the bra at all during the run, and even put my wrapper back in the bra and still didn't feel a thing!

As for the fit, it is just as I expected. I normally wear a 34A, and a size small fit snugly and comfortably. I did chafe a little on the front of my armpits, but that is because I wore the bra for a long run on a humid day, so chafing was expected (I also have very sensitive skin).

I really have no negative comments about this bra- price was great for the high quality material, size was appropriate, and the pocket was extremely useful. I would definitely recommend this to a friend, and I am considering buying another in a different color!"

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-shirts-sweaters-filter-category-camis_tanks_sports-bra/women-39-s-stow-n-go-a_b-high-impact-sport-bra.html

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