Liquid Calories Add Up1. Think before you drink. People don’t often think that what they drink can help them to gain extra pounds. Beverages loaded with sugar, corn syrup, fructose, and artificial flavoring are also loaded with calories that add up quickly. When you’re thirsty, think twice before grabbing a drink that is loaded with empty calories. When it comes to managing weight, and watching your caloric intake, water will always be the best option. It is calorie-free and healthy. 2. Calculate the "total calories" you'll be drinking - not just one serving. Beverages usually list calories per serving but there are usually two or three servings in a bottle. Next time you get a “drink in a bottle” make sure you look at how many servings are included in one container. Calculate the total amount of calories that you will consume. 3. Smoothies are great… but fresh fruit is better Drinks that have "no refined or added sugars" or not necessarily calorie free. Fruit smoothies are very nutritious but can have 300 calories per serving. 100% fruit juice can also be high in calories. If you're watching your weight, you are better off eating fruit versus drinking it. 4. Give it a try. Remove liquid calories from your daily diet by replacing beverages loaded with sugar and artificial flavoring with water. You will save roughly 3,500 calories a week. The Ultimate Reward: 3,500 calories = 1 pound. You could potentially drop 4 pounds of fat in four weeks by taking this one small step!
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