Weight Loss, Diet and Fitness Program

Continued From 50 Diet Mistakes Even Smart Women Make Part 3

15. You order the fish sandwich at the drive-thru.
Because the fillet is almost always breaded, fried and topped with mayo or tartar sauce, it can have more fat and calories than a plain hamburger or grilled chicken sandwich. Other good options: Subway’s Veggie Delite sub (200 calories, 2.5 grams of fat), Wendy’s plain baked potato (310 calories, no fat), McDonald’s Chicken McGrill without mayo (340 calories, 7 grams of fat).

16. You avoid butter but douse your bread in olive oil.
Fat is fat when it comes to calories, and olive oil and butter both have more than 100 calories per tablespoon. Because olive oil has less saturated, or unhealthy, fat than butter and no dietary cholesterol, it is a more heart friendly choice, says Salge Blake. But portion control is key: Put a teaspoon of olive oil in a small dish so you don’t go overboard.

17. You never eat fruit but drink lots of fruit juice.
You’re missing out on the fiber found in whole fruit, and the juice has considerably more calories. “Besides, eating an orange will make you feel fuller than drinking orange juice,” says Howard Shapiro, author of Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss.

18. You think your frozen coffee concoction is low-calorie.
Think again: A regular Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Coolatta is made with cream and packs 410 calories and 22 grams of fat. A Starbucks grande caramel Frappuccino has 350 calories and 9 grams of fat. You’re better off with an iced cappuccino with skim milk, sans the whipped cream.

19. You choose juice instead of soda.
You might be drinking little more than nutrient-free, high-calorie sugar water. Drinks advertised as “juice drinks,” “fruit cocktails” or “fruitades” are common culprits. Make sure the label says 100 percent juice.

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