200 Calories

People want to know how to lose weight and why they aren’t seeing more results from their workouts.  Well unfortunately what we eat makes up a HUGE part of the outcome.  Like 70-80% of it.  Yikes!  So look at what you’re eating and check the portion size.  How much are you actually eating?  Most people need around 2000-2500 calories per day.  That differs based on height, weight and activity level. 

Earlier this week Rick sent me an email that is PERFECT for this Get Fit Friday Memo!  WiseGEEK conducted a study and used pictures to show what 200 calories actually looks like in different foods.  The images are astonishing!  All of the pictures represent 200 calories.  Be sure to check out the grams and ounces for each picture.  Which foods give you more bang for your buck?!! 

Apples (385 grams / 13.5 oz)

 

 Butter (28 grams / 0.98 oz)

Broccoli (588 grams / 20.7 oz)

 Snickers Chocolate Bar (41 grams / 1.45 oz)

 Cooked Pasta (145 grams / 5.11 oz)

 Hot Dogs (66 grams / 2.33 oz)

 Kiwi Fruit (328 grams / 11.6 oz)

 McDonald’s Cheeseburger (75 grams / 2.6 oz)

 Eggs (150 grams / 5.3 oz)

 Celery (1425 grams / 50.3 oz)

 Blackberry Pie (56 grams / 1.97 oz)

 Mini Peppers (740 grams / 26.1 oz)

 Canned Black Beans (186 grams / 6.56 oz)

Werther’s Originals Candy (50 grams / 1.76 oz)

 McDonald’s Chicken Burger (from their “Healthy” range (72 grams / 2.5 oz)

Glazed Doughnut (52 grams / 1.8 oz)

 French Sandwich Roll (72 grams / 2.5 oz)

 Avocado (125 grams / 4.4 oz)

 Canned Sweet Corn (308 grams / 10.9 oz)

 Baby Carrots (570 gram / 20.1 oz)

 Canned Green Peas (357 grams / 12.6 oz)

 Canned Baked Beans (Pork and Beans flavour) (186 grams / 6.56 oz)

 Doritos (41 grams / 1.44 oz)

 Dried Apricots (83 grams / 2.9 oz)

 McDonald’s French Fries (73 grams / 2.6 oz)

 Fried Bacon (34 grams / 1.2 oz)

 Fruit Loops Cereal (51 grams / 1.8 oz)

 Grapes (290 grams / 10.2 oz)

 Splenda Artifical Sweetener (50 grams / 1.8 oz)

 Gummy Bears (51 grams / 1.8 oz)

 Hershey Kisses (36 grams / 1.27 oz)

 Honeydew Melon (553 grams / 19.5 oz)

 Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (54 grams / 1.9 oz)

 Ketchup (226 grams / 7.97 oz)

 M&M Candy (40 grams / 1.4 oz)

 Red Onions (475 grams / 16.75 oz)

 Sliced Smoked Turkey (204 grams / 7.2 oz)

 Coca Cola (496 ml / 16.77 oz)

 Canola Oil (23 grams / 0.8 oz)

 Smarties Candy (57 grams / 2 oz)

 Tootsie Pops (68 grams / 2.4 oz)

 Whole Milk (333 ml / 11.3 fl oz)

 Balsamic Vinegar (200 ml / 6.8 fl oz)

 Lowfat Strawberry Yogurt (196 grams / 6.9 oz)

 Canned Chili con Carne (189 grams / 6.7 oz)

 Canned Tuna Packed in Oil (102 grams / 3.6 oz)

 Fiber One Cereal (100 grams / 3.5 oz)

 Flax Bread (90 grams / 3.17 oz)

 Blueberry Muffin (72 grams / 2.5 oz)

 Bailey’s Irish Cream (60 ml / 2.02 fl oz)

 Cranberry Vanilla Crunch Cereal (55 grams / 1.9 oz)

 Cornmeal (55 grams / 1.94 oz)

 Wheat Flour (55 grams / 1.94 oz)

 Peanut Butter Power Bar (54 grams / 1.9 oz)

 Puffed Rice Cereal (54 grams / 1.9 oz)

 Puffed Wheat Cereal (53 grams / 1.87 oz)

 Brown Sugar (53 grams / 1.87 oz)

 Salted Pretzels (52 grams / 1.83 oz)

 Medium Cheddar Cheese (51 grams / 1.8 oz)

 Potato Chips (37 grams / 1.3oz)

 Sliced and Toasted Almonds (35 grams / 1.23 oz)

 Peanut Butter (34 grams / 1.2 oz)

 Salted Mixed Nuts (33 grams / 1.16 oz)

If you are interested in finding out how many calories you need per day, you can click here to calculate it. There are also many websites out there that can help you track your calorie intake and expenditure.  

Have a great weekend!!!