Chart Your Calorie Intake

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What is a calorie chart?

Chart Your Calorie Intake

If you're counting calories, a calorie chart is one of the best ways to track what you eat. Calorie charts are easy to use, and you can find them on the Internet or at your local bookstore. Use a calorie counting chart to find out how many calories you need to lose weight and keep track of how much protein, fat and carbohydrates are in what you eat. Most calorie charts come with extensive food guides that have the nutritional values for most foods. This way, you can easily record the number of calories you eat and also plan ahead for future meals. It is important to record everything you eat for the day. Don't skimp on any amount, as this defeats the purpose of keeping a calorie chart.

Calorie charts are also beneficial if you are trying to lose weight because people often do not realize how many calories they consume in a day. Keep track of your caloric intake for a week before starting your weight loss plans to see approximately how many calories you usually consume in a day. When you find out how many calories you usually consume, you can adjust your diet accordingly. If you usually take in 2,300 calories per day, for example, when you start your weight loss regimen you might want to cut your calorie intake by 500 calories so you consume 1,800 calories. Look up foods ahead of time to find out their nutritional value and caloric values to plan your future meals and budget you calories.

   

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