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How Many Calories Does a Teenage Boy Need Each Day?

You might wake up one day to find your teenage boy has eaten you out of house and home. This can be a normal part of teenage development. His appetite may increase during growth spurts or as a result of puberty’s many changes. His eating will probably balance out as he gets older. On the other hand, if your teen is underweight or suffers from obesity, his calorie consumption might be of some concern to you.

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How Many Calories Should a Woman Eat Each Day?

Many women will admit there is a direct correlation between the amount of food they eat and the size of their thighs. Metabolic disorders aside, too many calories can result in too-tight clothes. Among the many other differences between the sexes, men and women don’t share the same requirements for caloric intake. Knowing how many calories you require may make the difference between fitting into that teeny-weeny bikini and having to wear your knee-length sarong to the beach.

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100-Calorie Snacks Nutrition

If you are are counting calories on your diet, include several 100-calorie portion snacks each day. There are hundreds of nutritious 100-calorie snacks to choose from. Have these snacks readily available for easy consumption and for work and car travel.

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Low Calorie Diets

When it comes to weight loss, there are dozens of strategies. Some plans require you to cut out carbohydrates while others urge you to reduce your fat intake. Still others suggest that you can lose weight by eating foods in particular combinations. When it comes down to it, though, the only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. The most basic way to accomplish this is to follow a low-calorie diet. If you’re ready to get started, here are your options.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Calorie Count

With Thanksgiving just two days away I thought it would be important to share with you a little tradition I have. Every year at the holidays I send an email out to all of my clients, family and friends and share with them just how many calories they are about to consume:) Ok ok not what you really want to think about when you are about to indulge in a great, big delicious meal…..but we are going to go there anyways.