According to USA.gov, the top New Year's resolution is to lose weight and get fit. For some, it's merely getting back into jogging or going to the gym more. For others, the task is daunting: cutting back on favorite foods, quitting smoking, walk/bike to work, etc.
WSi wants you to know that if indeed, your 2009 resolution was to get fit, we're here to help. Losing weight, toning up, and feeling healthy can actually be fun. And since January 18th - 24th is Healthy Weight Week, we thought there's no time like the present to get going on this!
Head over to NutritionData.com to get started by determining your healthy weight using their handy-dandy BMI and Daily Needs calculator.
Change Starts at the Source:
A new, healthier you begins at the supermarket. And even the smallest augmentations to your shopping list can be the biggest improvement. Our friends over at MSN.com have compiled a quite informative list to aid shoppers in making a smarted food decision when walking up and down the aisles and aisles of processed and fried foods. Check out the list here!
Eating out is a true challenge of sticking to a new, healthy meal plan. So, for fun, let's take a look at the worst foods some of your favorite chains have to offer. (Sorry if we're ruining it for you, but it's for your own good, Oliver Twist.)
The Worst Food Altogether:
Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing
2,900 calories
182 g fat 240 g carbs
Worst Starter:
Chili's Awesome Blossom
2,710 calories
203 g fat 194 g carbs
6,360 mg sodium
Worst Nachos:
On the Border Stacked Border Nachos
2,740 calories
166 g fat 191 g carbs
5,280 mg sodium
Worst Pasta:
Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce
2,430 calories
128 g fat 207 g carbs
5,290 mg sodium
Worst Pizza:
Uno Chicago Grill Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza
2,310 calories
162 g fat 123 g carbs
4,470 mg sodium
Worst Fish Entree:
On the Border Dos XX Fish Tacos with Rice and Beans
2,100 calories
130 g fat 169 g carbs
4,750 mg sodium
Worst Chicken Entree:
Chili's Honey Chipotle Crispers with Chipotle Sauce
2,040 calories
99 g fat
240 g carbs
Worst Chinese Entree:
P.F. Chang's Pork Lo Mein
1,820 calories
127 g fat 95 g carbs
Worst Dessert:
Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
1,600 calories
78 g fat 215 g carbs
Worst Breakfast:
Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes
1,540 calories
77 g fat
(9 g trans fat)
198 g carbs
(109 g sugar)
Worst Steak:
Lonestar 20 oz T-bone
1,540 calories
124 g fat
Worst Burger:
Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger
1,520 calories
111 g fat
Worst Salad:
On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef
1,450 calories
102 g fat 78 g carbs
2,410 mg sodium
Worst Sandwich:
Quizno's Classic Italian
1370 calories
86 g fat
4490 mg sodium
Worst Kids' Meal:
Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni 'n' Cheese
1,210 calories
62 g fat
3,450 mg sodium
Worst Mexican Entree:
Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito
1,179 calories
7 g fat
125 g carbs
2,656 mg sodium
Worst "Healthy" Burger:
Ruby Tuesday Bella Turkey Burger
1,145 calories
71 g fat
56 g carbs
Worst Supermarket Meal:
Pepperidge Farm Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (whole pie)
1,020 calories
64 g fat
86 g carbs
Worst Drink:
Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo'd Power Smoothie (30 fl oz)
900 calories
10 g fat
183 g carbs
(166 g sugar)
Worst Fast Food Chicken Meal:
Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips from McDonald's (5 pieces) with creamy ranch sauce
830 calories
55g fat (4.5g trans fat)
48g carbs
Source: Men's Health
Tomorrow: Tips to Kicking Off the New Workout Routine.