Are you a Starbucks junkie? Do you absolutely love a good latte? If you answered yes to both of those questions, the new ‘skinny latte’ is for you.
Available later this month a new version, of the popular drink, will be made with sugar-free syrup and low-fat milk. It will contain 50% less calories than the original version.
In comparison the new diet, 12 ounce, latte has 90 calories, as opposed to the 12 ounce white mocha latte (made with whole milk and whipped cream), which has close to a whopping 400 calories.
If you are a fan of Starbucks espresso drinks, those are already made using fat-free milk unless otherwise requested.
Starbucks made the decision to offer this product based on feedback from customers seeking healthier drink options.
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What is the BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a number calculated using an individual’s current height and weight. It provides an accurate account of that person’s body fat.
Technically, BMI is measured by dividing a person’s weight (measured in pounds) by their height (measured in inches). This number is then multiplied and squared by the conversion factor of 703. It sounds more complicated than it actually is.
In adults, the BMI categories are as follows: any number under 18.5 indicates a person who is underweight, 18.5- 24.9 indicates a normal weight range, 25.0-29.9 indicates a person who is overweight and any number above 30.0 indicates obesity.
There is a similar formula for calculating the BMI of children and teenagers, as well.
you could Calculate your BMI :
Calculate your BMI
When we make a decision to diet, we hope beyond hope that we are successful. We long to be thin and healthier. We dream of purchasing a ‘skinnier wardrobe’ and hearing our friends tell us how great we look.
Unfortunately, this is not always the outcome. There are many reasons why diets fail. Two of the biggest reasons are not eating foods from all food groups and eating too few calories.
It is best to create your menu around each of the six food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, oils, milk and meat /beans. Just remember to consume foods, in moderation.
Many dieters make the mistake of eating too few calories, in hopes of losing weight at a faster pace. This only makes you hungrier, which makes successful dieting that much harder.
Was it your New Year’s resolution to lose weight? If you are just starting on a weight loss journey, consider keeping a food journal.
A food journal is a daily account of everything that you eat. (Makes sense, right?) It’s a great way to keep a record, of your eating habits and allows you to better focus on the things you need to cut out of your diet.
It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. A small spiral notebook, works well. The main thing is to be consistent… jot down every meal, no matter how small, from breakfast to midnight snack.
Do this for at least two weeks. It will make it easier to come up with a menu plan that works well, for you.
here are some online food journals
Food Diary Print Out you could find a page to print out to record your food
