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Lose Weight on Fast Food (Really!)

(LISA ROMEREIN)
By Mary Kate Frank
From Health magazine

You’d love to drop some pounds, but it’s tough to find time to breathe during the holidays, never mind prepare calorie-conscious meals. That’s why we’ve created a 1,500-calorie-a-day plan that lets you shed 10 pounds in five weeks, eating packaged meals, salad bar offerings—and even fast food.

Our grab-and-go diet is based on research showing that eating convenience foods can actually help you lose weight. The benefit: Built-in calorie and portion control. “Most people are not that good at judging what constitutes a portion,” says LeaAnn Carson, RD, MS. “With frozen entrées, the choice of how much to eat is already made for you.” That’s probably why in an eight-week study that Carson coauthored at the University of Illinois, women who ate two frozen entrees daily lost four pounds more—a total of 12.3 pounds—than women who cooked their own meals.

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Last Updated: January 6, 2010
Filed Under: Eating Well
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  • Kim

    You are absolutely right about the resistance band – this is so easy to slip into your suitcase for toning even when you travel. I keep mine next to the TV – for a quick workout during commercials.

  • Betty

    The only thing that I dislike about you meal plan is that I see there is no water or milk mention.

  • Pete

    I’d like to see more vegetarian and vegan diets, as they’re more healthful. Humans really aren’t the ones that cows produce milk for, babies have their mothers milk if they want it. Personally, I prefer rice milk. It tastes better than dairy and you would never know the difference.

  • walmartvitamins

    hey mary
    can you fine a list of food that could cut that 1500 calorie intake in half.
    http://1wallmart.com/about.php

  • walmartvitamins

    hey mary
    can you fine a list of food that could cut that 1500 calorie intake in half.
    http://1wallmart.com/aboutus.php

  • LunaRocks16

    Why do you want a 750 calorie diet, walmartvitamins? Almost all doctors agree that eating that little is uncomfortable, unnecessary, and dangerous over long periods.

  • Tilea Doctor

    i have a problem with snacking at night im trying to find good snack foods do you think popcorn 100 calories packs are ok

  • T

    im writhing down every thing i put in my mouth and counting calories im trying to stay around no more than 1500 but trying to stay around 1200 can i loss weight with that amount

  • Deb Chatterjee

    I am really impressed with the informations. I would like to know if my daughter, aged 17, and is fond of Junk Food, can be suggested on a fitting diet, since she is turning obese.

  • Jason

    Tilea:

    You could have 2 cups of strawberries instead for the same 100 calories and they would pack way more nutrients than a processed snack.

  • helpfuture

    I write about healthy (including healthy food) on my web..and I compare with yours… ( http://www.helpfuture.com )

  • mixey

    Can anyone one tell me if things like this work Acia burn for losing weight? I have been struggling for years to drop my weight , and if these “one shot” pills worked I would be extremely happy. However I don’t believe them. Can anyone prove me wrong? Or just point me in the right directing for a slimmer “Me”

  • neoscythe

    you can also buy weight loss shakes women just for supplement in case fast food meals cant provide the needed nutrition.

  • emma

    please give a diet plan that contains 1500 calories ady so i can follow it.

    • Digger Graves

      Almost forgot. A site that I used, MyPyramid.com for a diet that worked for me.

  • Veronica

    I’ve been looking for something to help me lose weight for years, and the best thing I’ve found is just eating less and excercising. Anything that will help in my eating less, though, I will definitely take.

  • Digger Graves

    Came across this while surfing. 6 months ago I was 250 lbs, now I am 180. I cut the red meat almost entirely out of my diet, eat lots of chicken, and fish, mainly salmon. Lots of vegies, green leafy, lots of fruit. Always drink plenty of water, walking helps a heap. Try AcaiTrim, it helped to keep me on track, you can find it @ Walmart for under $10. I no longer use it, I have learned to manage my weight now. Give it a try. I absolutely love having a flat tummy!!!

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