Simple Substitutions: How I Lost 55lbs

The secret to my 53 lb. weight loss is simple. Simple substitutions that is. The key to long lasting weight loss is to lower your calorie intake. No better way to do that than to make small switches of everyday items. I have many favorites that I use.

Spray butter has to be my number one favorite substitution. It lets me save 40 calories and 5 fat grams. It can be used on toast with breakfast or in mashed potatoes with dinner. I have even used it when making fried apples. It has so many uses and has a great butter taste. That's why it's my favorite simple substitution.

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Ground turkey meat is another great substitution. Use lean ground turkey instead of lean hamburger meat to save around 30 calories and 4 grams of fat. I use it in every recipe that calls for hamburger meat like meat loaf, spaghetti, and even burgers. I add some ranch powder and wow!

Egg substitutes are a great way to cut calories at breakfast. I save over 69 calories and 7 grams of fat. My family loves scrambled eggs and French toast with egg substitute.

Green tea is a nice simple substitution to soda or juices. It gives flavor without the calories. I add a little sugar substitute and I'm good to go. I have read that green tea can help the metabolism along and flush sodium from the body.

Speaking of sugar substitutes, I can't live without Ideal No Calorie Sweetener. I use it anywhere sugar is needed, like In my tea or coffee and when I cook. It was why my fried apples were so yummy! Ideal can be used in cooking safely. It is one of the sugar substitutes that is good for you. I love it!!

There are way too many simple substitutions to list here in this article. I have tons of favorites: fat free mayo, fat free ranch, baked instead of fried, and lower calorie soups to list a few. If you look hard enough a simple substitution can be found for almost any food. When you make more than one switch your calorie savings add up quickly so you don't have to give up your favorite foods.

Weight loss doesn't have to be hard or you don't need to feel starved. Making simple substitutions to my recipes and foods is how I lost my first 53lbs. I plan to keep it up and reach my goal weight. You can do this too!!

Simple Substitutions: How I Lost 55lbs

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