Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    BAUCE
    SUBSCRIBE
    • Hustle

      Here Are The Top 10 Websites Black Women Can Use To Find A Remote Job

      January 30, 2023

      Financial Influencer Reni The Resource Shares 8 Saving Hacks For Chronic Spenders

      January 27, 2023

      Franchise Expert Kechia Taylor Shares 5 Benefits Of Starting A Franchise Business

      January 25, 2023

      These Are The Best Companies For Black Women To Work And Build Their Career At

      January 23, 2023

      How To Create An Effective Open Enrollment Communications Strategy

      January 18, 2023
    • Believe

      What It Means to Retire as a Self-Made Woman

      January 11, 2023

      Entering Your 30s And Feeling Less Sure Of Yourself Than Ever? Consider This

      November 9, 2022

      10 Ted Talks To Help Black Women Entrepreneurs Grow Their Businesses

      October 14, 2022

      4 Ways To Set Yourself Up For Success After College

      September 29, 2022

      How To Build Your Confidence in 30 Days

      August 30, 2022
    • Earn

      How to Grow Your Investments at Home

      January 27, 2023

      5 Best Credit Cards For Black Women Entrepreneurs

      January 20, 2023

      Planning For Retirement Early Matters — Here’s Why

      January 27, 2023

      Financial Expert Octavia Conner Shares 5 Ways Women Can Prevent Foreclosures And Repossessions Amid A Recession

      January 18, 2023

      Here’s How Investing In Gold IRA Can Prevent Inflation After Your Retirement

      January 11, 2023
    • Live

      These Are The 5 Must-Have Accessories for Your Swimming Pool

      January 30, 2023

      The Difference Between Soft And Full Glam Makeup

      January 27, 2023

      6 Ways To Date While Traveling And Working Abroad

      January 26, 2023

      5 Tips for Increasing the Comfort of Your Home Office

      January 27, 2023

      The First Step: A Traveling Guide For Beginners

      January 23, 2023
    • Profiles

      The Founder of Gyrl Wonder Is Connecting Gen Z Women Of Color With Life Changing Opportunities

      January 30, 2023

      How This 28-Year-Old Made $11M From Founding Her Own E-Commerce Academy

      December 23, 2022

      How Aysia Hilliard, Founder of Trapstix, Leveraged TikTok To Accelerate Her Business’ Growth

      November 29, 2022

      Meet Kelley Jamison Who Is Opening The 1st All Black And Woman Owned Adoption Agency

      November 28, 2022

      Here’s How Beth Smith Redesigned Her Life: From Corporate CPA To Top Interior Designer For Home Goods

      November 27, 2022
    • About
      • Advertise
      • Jobs
      • Contact
    BAUCE
    Live

    The Reason Why You Are Gaining Weight

    By BauceJuly 30, 20163 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Your probably wondering what’s causing you to pack on those extra pounds here and there. Or why your pants are fitting any more? Portion control is an important tool to weight loss and maintaining weight. It’s also something that’s not always heeded when it comes to food. And how can it be? When you can get 20 chicken nuggets at your favorite fast food for like 10 bucks?

    According to the U.S. Department of Health, African-American women have the highest rate for becoming obese or overweight. Kristen F. Gradney, RD, LDN shares with BlackDoctor.org the trouble with big portion sizes and four items that could be causing the needle on your scale to inch higher and higher.

    Bigger Portions = Bigger Health Problems

    Not only have portion sizes doubled, but so have the obesity rate and the number of people with diabetes. Many health problems today are directly linked to our diet. Heart disease and hypertension, diabetes, and several others can all be controlled with diet during early stages. We have become accustomed to quick and cheap ways to fill our plates. Twenty years ago portions were smaller and we were overall a healthier society. Let’s take a look back in history and try to eat like we did back then.

    Remember, ordering from the menu is a conscious decision. Choose with your mind and not with a growling stomach or penny pinching hand.

    Coffee: Small 8 oz. cups of coffee were the standard. Even adding milk and sugar, a cup was approximately 45 calories. Now we are choosing double the portion with flavored syrups and milk – a 16 oz. coffee with syrup and whole milk is 350 calories. So the key is to keep it simple – avoid the flavoring, unless it is sugar-free, and always choose skim milk.

    Pizza: 2 slices of pizza used to be much smaller, equivalent to one large slice currently. Therefore 2 slices of pepperoni pizza used to be 500 calories. Now it is closer to 850 calories. Choose one slice of pizza paired with a salad or veggies to fill up instead of eating more pizza.

    Popcorn: Going to the movies usually requires a snack – the hard to resist popcorn at the snack counter. 20 years ago, packaging was much smaller. The standard size contained about 5 cups for 270 calories; today a large tub contains about 11 cups and is approximately 630 calories. In that case, skip the popcorn and choose a low calorie meal such as a submarine sandwich or salad. Much more filling and you won’t be hungry during the movie!

    Carbonated Drinks: Drink size used to be much smaller when it came in a glass bottle. The average caloric content was only 85 calories. Today 20 oz. drinks are the standard and usually contain 250 calories. Choose diet versions or smaller portions. Offer a friend half of the drink instead of consuming the whole bottle.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit WhatsApp
    Previous ArticleThe Beauty of Reading
    Next Article Skincare: Salt Can Clear Your Acne
    mm
    Bauce

    Bauce is a lifestyle site for the self-made woman. We provide empowering, informative, and entertaining content to help ambitious millenial women reach their goals, look fly, and stay confident. BAUCE is not just a publication -- it's a lifestyle.

    Related Posts

    These Are The 5 Must-Have Accessories for Your Swimming Pool

    January 30, 2023

    7 Reasons Why Your Period Might Be Late Sometimes

    January 23, 2023

    What Are the Requirements for Title Loans in Indiana?

    January 16, 2023
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Your Go-To Resources

    How To Truly Break The Cycle of Debt

    It’s Time To Stop Sleeping On Your Credit Score, Sis – Here’s Why

    These Are 15 of the Highest Paying Careers To Pursue

    15 Good Jobs That Women Can Do From Anywhere Without Experience

    Here’s How To Trick Yourself Into Saving More Money

    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
    • Jobs
    © 2023 BAUCE MEDIA LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.