How to Count Calories Using Total Weight
Obtain a diet scale of the load cell type, it is accurate., Select a variety of frozen dinners, of different brands and food types, that reflect a normal diet. , Choose at least 5 dinners, add the total calories of each product and divide it by the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain a diet scale of the load cell type
This scale can also be used for weighing envelopes and parcels, so the weight increments should be more detailed for these other purposes.
Check the type of battery the scale uses: coin shaped batteries do not last long.
Buy a second load cell scale for measuring body weight. -
Step 2: it is accurate.
, The result is the quick calorie count number and is the average calories per ounce. , This number is a constant, but can be adjusted to 34 for a low calorie meal or 38 for a high calorie meal.
The quick count number (average calories per ounce) should be within the vicinity of
36. , A meal might be 13 oz x 36 or 468 calories.
The rest of the meal might be items like beverages, salad, soups or fruits and these have to be individually measured and counted.
Use the quick calorie count for foods that are similar to those of frozen dinners which represent the majority of foods in a meal.
Weighing a plate of food is a lot easier (and with less dishes to wash) than weighing the parts of the whole. , Counting calories is easy for snacks and because it is simple to determine the calories for a candy bar, fruit or glass of milk. , Portion control is useful when without a scale.
This method of counting calories is effective too, but it takes preparation, for example a deck of cards might be the amount of proteins allowed at each meal. , Think in the long term and calculate the results of losing .5 pound/week for a year.
Have patience. , Keep track of the grams of protein intake and take a multivitamin daily. , -
Step 3: Select a variety of frozen dinners
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Step 4: of different brands and food types
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Step 5: that reflect a normal diet.
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Step 6: Choose at least 5 dinners
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Step 7: add the total calories of each product and divide it by the sum of the net weight of the products.
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Step 8: Use the quick calorie count number of 36.
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Step 9: Take the total food weight and multiply it by 36.
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Step 10: Include snacks between meals.
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Step 11: Count calories and record it along with your body weight on a calender.
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Step 12: With a planned
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Step 13: nutritionally sound diet and concentrating on counting calories
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Step 14: have a goal of losing a .5
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Step 15: .75 or 1.0 pound a week for a person of average weight.
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Step 16: Gradually reduce calorie intake so
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Step 17: body resistance stays up.
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Step 18: Use the logical
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Step 19: methodical approach
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Step 20: it takes effort
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Step 21: but the results will be totally sure.
Detailed Guide
This scale can also be used for weighing envelopes and parcels, so the weight increments should be more detailed for these other purposes.
Check the type of battery the scale uses: coin shaped batteries do not last long.
Buy a second load cell scale for measuring body weight.
, The result is the quick calorie count number and is the average calories per ounce. , This number is a constant, but can be adjusted to 34 for a low calorie meal or 38 for a high calorie meal.
The quick count number (average calories per ounce) should be within the vicinity of
36. , A meal might be 13 oz x 36 or 468 calories.
The rest of the meal might be items like beverages, salad, soups or fruits and these have to be individually measured and counted.
Use the quick calorie count for foods that are similar to those of frozen dinners which represent the majority of foods in a meal.
Weighing a plate of food is a lot easier (and with less dishes to wash) than weighing the parts of the whole. , Counting calories is easy for snacks and because it is simple to determine the calories for a candy bar, fruit or glass of milk. , Portion control is useful when without a scale.
This method of counting calories is effective too, but it takes preparation, for example a deck of cards might be the amount of proteins allowed at each meal. , Think in the long term and calculate the results of losing .5 pound/week for a year.
Have patience. , Keep track of the grams of protein intake and take a multivitamin daily. ,
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