I’m all about making healthier choices that don’t make me feel like I’m depriving myself. Even better? When I can cut a few calories at a time without missing them – those saved calories can really add up once you’ve finished the week. If you’re trying to lose weight, a mindful diet plan full of whole foods and lots of nutrients is as important as your exercise routine. But if you’ve got a healthy routine going but still feel like you’d like to save a few calories here and there, here are some suggestions to make those healthy meals even healthier and cut hundreds of calories in the process. Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make sure your meal measures up to the meal’s significance. You should eat soon after waking up in order to get your

body’s metabolism revved up for the day ahead. How to cut calories: Instead of granola, opt for oatmeal. Why: Both are healthy options, but if you’re looking to cut a few calories switch from your daily granola to a bowl of oatmeal. While granola and nonfat yogurt clocks in at about 290 calories , a packet of oatmeal (made with water) will set you back about 160 calories, saving you 130 calories. Using skim milk instead of water will increase the calorie count of your oatmeal to about 205 calories, but you’ll still be saving a total 425 calories if you sub oatmeal for granola throughout the work week. Check out more of my suggestions for shaving hundreds of calories from your day after the break.

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It Adds Up: How to Shave Calories at Each Meal