Whenever Halloween comes around, you can't help but feel a little deprived when you're trying to watch your weight. Remember, it's okay to "cheat" on your diet once in a while... It actually helps to jump-start your metabolism and burn more fat once you're back on track. However, some of those little "bite-size" Halloween candies can really derail your efforts if you're not careful! So, check out these lower-cal choices as an alternative:

INSTEAD OF THIS:	CHOOSE THIS... Only 200 calories!
8 Hershey Kisses	50 Chocolate Raisins
10 Starburst Candies	2 Small Packs of Welches Fruit Snacks
3 Fun Size Snickers	20-Peanut M&M's
2 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups	38 Pieces of Candy Corn (no fat!)

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Craving an “all the way” fast food burger???

TRY THIS INSTEAD:

Veggie Burger with lettuce, tomato, pickle & ketchup on a small bun. COMPARE: “All the Way” Burger is approx. 700 calories with 46 grams of fat. The Veggie Burger alternative is just 250 calories with 5 grams of fat. SAVE 450 CALORIES & 41 GRAMS OF FAT!!! Also, be sure to check out our "Fast Food Choices" page for more healthy tips.

Stay Healthy, Stay Fit
GymChick!

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