The little things add up!

When I first started on my figure competition quest, the first thing I noticed about my competition training diet was the lack of condiments.   Have you ever actually paid attention to the things you add to your food?  Cream & sugar in coffee, katsup, mustard, salad dressing.. all these little things add up to a lot of calories!  Keep a food journal and track every little item you eat and drink.  This is a great one http://caloriecount.about.com/. 

You would  be amazed by the amount of calories all the little things add up to.  Ask yourself if there is a more nutritious option.  For example instead of those flavored creams I use a little splenda or truvia and fat free coconut milk creamer in my coffee.  It does take a bit to adjust to, but by cutting out these little extras, you will have big results!

Here are links to a few of my favorite condiments:

http://www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/coconut_milk_beverage.html

http://www.organicvillefoods.com/