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If you are not the moderating type and can't imagine limiting
yourself to only 500 empty calories a week, try compensating. The
500 calorie limit is meant for those who don't get regular exercise.
If you're physically active, you can afford more calories. If you
really, really love these empty calories, adopt an exercise program
that will burn them up, make sure the rest of your diet is extra
healthy, and go to it!
Overall healthy eating in itself can serve to compensate for
empty calories. According to dietician Weiss, "If you are eating a
healthy diet, you can probably afford to eat 1,000 empty calories a
week." Some nutritionists suggest 80 percent healthy food, 20
percent empty calories as a formula for compensation.
Try picking up an order of fries at McDonald's and eating it at
home with a low-fat meal. People who are conscious of their diet and
eat nutritionally rich foods, can feel secure with an occasional
indulgence. These "safety valves" may help you stick with an overall
low-fat diet without feeling unfairly denied.
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