How many times have you said to yourself, "Sure, I'll have that ____ (insert dessert name here) and just do a little extra cardio tomorrow to make up for it"? Likely at least once or twice in your life (or week). I think if you need a little something (bite size sugar free Dove) have it-BUT in moderation!!! Many people don't realize how much those little cravings can harm you if you eat more than you should and others know but tend to think that they can leave a little slack room in their diet as long as they are willing to put in the extra time working out. Unfortunately most of these people also overestimate just how much time is required in order to burn off that 'little indulgence' that they treated themselves too.
FYI-Many nutritionists say that you have burn 3500 calories to lose one pound of fat...
When you really stop and think about it, often for the amount of additional exercise you would have to suffer through, it truly is not worth it. If your having more than one little snack you will never burn all of it--remember it all adds up! If you do happen to be one of those rare individuals who really enjoys performing lots of cardio exercise, then still, truth be told, there are far more better things you could be eating to keep you healthy!
I was watching Dr Oz last week and he was talking about how much it took to burn some of your favorite treats. I thought it was pretty interesting and thought you might enjoy it also, so I did some research and this is what I found....
Here is a list of some popular food choices and their corresponding 'punishment' time.
*1 piece of chocolate cake with icing (1/8 of cake)
Total Calories: ~250 Total Time Running: 25 minutes
Total Calories: ~250 Total Time Running: 25 minutes
*1 oz of Doritos Chips (note however, most people do not stop with one ounce)
Total Calories: ~140 Total Time Running: 15 minutes
Total Calories: ~140 Total Time Running: 15 minutes
*1/2 cup Ben & Jerry's Ice cream
Total Calories: ~280 Total Time Biking: 38 minutes
Total Calories: ~280 Total Time Biking: 38 minutes
*2 Twizzlers licorice
Total Calories: ~150 Total Time Weight Lifting: 25 minutes
Total Calories: ~150 Total Time Weight Lifting: 25 minutes
* 1 extra large chocolate bar
Total Calories: ~500 Total Time Walking: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Calories: ~500 Total Time Walking: 1 hour 20 minutes
* 1 slice of Cheesecake
Total Calories: ~ 400 Total Time Running: 40 minutes
Total Calories: ~ 400 Total Time Running: 40 minutes
* 1 Chocolate brownie
Total Calories: ~350 Total Time Circuit Training: 45 minutes
Total Calories: ~350 Total Time Circuit Training: 45 minutes
* 1 Starbucks Venti Starbucks White Chocolate Frappuccino (no whip cream)
Total Calories: ~450 Total Time On The Elliptical: 40 minutes
Total Calories: ~450 Total Time On The Elliptical: 40 minutes
*1 KFC Double Crunch Sandwich
Total Calories: ~510 Total Time Cleaning The House: 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Calories: ~510 Total Time Cleaning The House: 1 hour 35 minutes
*6 reg Beers
Total Calories: ~600 to 900--If you are drinking more a few times a week it can get up to 3500 calories-in order to burn off 3500 calories, you'll need to jog about 35 miles.
***Above is for a 130 lb individual***
So as you can see, what will only take a few minutes to consume, could take a large amount of time to burn off. If you are currently trying to lose weight, then not only would you have to burn off these excess calories but then also burn enough to create a caloric deficit for that day.
If you absolutely must indulge in your favourite treat, try and at least be very strict with yourself in terms of portion control. Don't get into the mindset where you figure since you cheated a little you've entirely blown your diet so you might as well really blow it. That will only set you back even further. Enjoy in MODERATION and remember eat only a small portion and then get right back onto your diet.
Next time you want that slice of cake, tamale, beer, bag of chips, or what ever it is you are eating think "is it really worth it?" You work so hard in my class- don't ruin it with what you are eating! If you want that scale to move watch what you eat and exercise!
Below I found another website, you can check out...
http://www.weightloss.com.au/articles/healthy-diets/food-treats-are-they-worth-it.html
http://www.weightloss.com.au/articles/healthy-diets/food-treats-are-they-worth-it.html
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