How to Use a Calorie Chart

A calorie chart allows you to track your daily intake of food. Keeping track of how much you consume each day will help determine where you should start reducing or burning more calories. It is essential to know how to balance your calories and the best place to start is to use a calorie chart to monitor your habits.

Instructions

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  Seek a calorie chart that is available to download to your PC or PDA. Or look for a chart that you can print and keep in a binder or folder.

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  Download a calorie counter to calculate your daily calorie intake.

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  Start an initial chart to track your eating habits and calorie levels.

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  Review your initial numbers to see where you are and how you can improve your daily intake to be more appropriate for you to lose weight and get in shape.

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  Upon initial review, try to eliminate empty calories. Also get rid of foods that are high in calories and fat. Keep your diet consistent by using the same amount of calories each day.

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  Start recording all intake. Be sure to count the good days and the bad days.

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  Re-examine your intake and compare it to the daily recommended amount. Compare where you are and where you should be. This will give you a goal to start with.

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  Be accurate with your food measurements. Learn how to measure food and how to count calories in meals and snacks.

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  Stay consistent in your recording.

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  Evaluate charts after a month to see changes in your habits.

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  Get a handle on how many calories you intake each day and you will be able to help yourself eliminate calories and eliminate pounds.