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eight Management Tips DietPage 1continuedWeight Management Tips DietUniversity ofPittsburghMedical CenterInformationfor PatientsSuccessful weight management involves reducingthe amount of calories you eat increasing yourexercise level and making lifestyle changes.This information will help you understand howyou can make changes in your diet to affectyour weight.A calorie is a measurement of energy. Just abouteverything we eat has some calories and weneed a certain amount of calories every day tokeep us going. Some types of foods have morecalories than others. Carbohydrates and proteincontain 4 calories per gram and fat contains9 calories per gram. This is why cutting downon the amount of fat you eat can help youlose weight.You can lose about 1 pound a week if youreduce your calorie intake by 500 calories aday. To lose one pound you need to cut 3500calories out of your meal plan or exerciseenough to burn off 3500 calories. If you cut500 calories each day for a week that adds upto 3500 calories (7 days times 500 calories =3500 calories).Adding exercise to your daily routine can speedup the process.Most people need a daily diet of at least 1200calories a day. If you eat less you could bemissing important nutrients your body needs.Its important to take a multivitamin andcalcium supplement if you are on a weightloss plan.Here are some important tips to follow tolose weight: Eat at least 3 times a day. Smaller mealsspaced throughout the day can reduce theurge to snack on highcalorie foods. Start with a good breakfast every morning. Remember its important to break thefast and jumpstart your metabolism forthe day. Skipping meals can lead to eatingextra calories at the end of the day. Bake broil grill poach or steam all ofyour meats instead of frying. Steam your vegetables. Use some differentherbs and vinegar or lemon juice to seasonthem or steam them over chicken brothfor extra flavor. Drink between 6 and 8 (8ounce) glassesof water a day. Choose low or nocaloriedrinks such ...

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