Negative 500 Calories By creating a deficit of 500 calories, you can lose a pound a week (over 50 pounds in just one year!). Here are some easy-to-remember examples of lower-calorie choices to reduce your intake by 500 calories that will still satisfy your cravings. Breakfast Instead of: Large bagel with cream cheese and coffee with cream and sugar Choose: Bran Flakes cereal with skim milk and coffee with non-dairy creamer Cuts Back: 500 calories! OR Choose: Herbalife Cookies n Cream Instant Meal with Raspberry Herbal Tea Cuts Back: 500 calories! Beverages Instead of: 20-ounce soda, one cup orange juice, and second glass of wine Choose: Water, unsweetened tea, LiftOff energy drink or unflavored seltzer water Cuts Back: 500 calories! Lunch Instead of: Sub roll, mayo, high fat meats and cheese (bologna, salami, pastrami, etc.) Choose: Whole wheat bread, spicy mustard, lean turkey or ham, reduced fat cheese Cuts Back: 500 calories! Snacks Instead of: Candy bar, chips, and 20oz soda Choose: Baby Carrots, Herbalife Deluxe Protein Bar, and an apple Cuts Back: 500 calories! Dinner Instead of: Steak, fried potatoes, dinner roll, buttery vegetables Choose: Grilled chicken or fish, baked potato with tablespoon sour cream, sautéed spinach (in 1-2 teaspoons olive oil and garlic) Cuts Back: 500 calories! |