Are You Overeating by Accident?

October 06, 2014 Hi ! "If you overeat, miss a workout, or gain a pound or two, all hope is not lost. Remember how far you've come! Simply return to your healthy habits and recommit to your plan."— M. Regina Castro, M.D. Healthy Eating How well can you identify serving sizes? Are you making a common mistake that can derail your weight-loss efforts? It's easy to underestimate the number of servings you eat and overestimate your intake of healthier options, like vegetables. These miscalculations, though unintentional, often lead to you consuming more calories than you realize. Test your serving size-smarts by answering the following questions — you may learn a few things you didn't already know! Take the quiz now » Challenge Yourself 5K training guide for all levels Running 3.1 miles may seem daunting if you're a rookie, but it doesn't need to be. This 5K training schedule, created by Olympian Jeff Galloway, incorporates a mix of running, walking and resting. The combination helps reduce the risk of injury, stress and fatigue, while boosting your enjoyment of physical activity. Get ready to lace up those sneakers! Build endurance with this running plan » Today's Healthy Cooking Tip Reduce sugar in baked goods Love to bake, but don't need extra calories? Try using less sugar to reduce total calories. In most baked goods, you can leave out one-third to one-half the sugar listed in the recipe without affecting texture or taste. Your Meal Plan TODAY »| TOMORROW »| THIS WEEK » Quick Links RECIPE FINDER FOOD AND FITNESS JOURNAL WEIGHT TRACKER FITNESS PLAN TRACK YOUR PROGRESS! Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on 08/18/2014. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2014 Everyday Health, Inc. All rights reserved. | 4 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 01247 | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy