About Today: Do You Know What 300 Calories Looks Like?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor In my mind, 300 calories should be about the size of a roast, if roasts were made entirely of chocolate. The reality, sadly, is somewhat different. Do You Know What 300 Calories Looks Like? Three-hundred calories does not, however, need to look like a tiny sad little teaspoon of snackage. Depending on which foods you choose, 300 calories can go a long way. Calorie Count: Free Personalized Tools and Support What Is Your BMI? Video: Portion Control When I'm dieting, I always find portion control the most challenging part. I actually need to measure things, with implements and tools and whatnot, or I'll allow myself way too large a portion. 10 Ways to Control Portion Sizes Readers Respond: How Do You Control Portion Sizes? The Healthiest Low-Calorie Snacks Remember when we used to eat entire tubs of low-fat frozen yogurt, and call that healthy? Turns out, not so much. These snacks, on the other hand, are genuinely healthy. How to Read Food Labels How to Keep a Food Diary How Many Calories Do You Need? Figuring out how many calories you actually need to lose, gain, or maintain weight is crucial to a successful diet. How to Lose Weight 10 Steps to a Healthy New You Today Ads Calories 100 Calories Foods Calories Weight Loss Calories in Bacon Chicken Calories Fat Featured Articles 6 Classic Dennis Hopper Movies Gary Coleman Dead at 42 Is an Exotic Pet Right for You? How to Write a Novel Do You Have an Emergency Child Care Plan? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement