Weight Loss without Worry

The past twenty years have produced a lot of change and our "normal" portion size is no exception. Here are a few examples of how our portions have grown over the past two decades.

• 20 Years ago a Bagel was                140 calories and 3" in diameter
• Today a Bagel is                             350 calories and 6" in diameter

• 20 Years ago a Cheeseburger was   333 calories
• Today a Cheeseburger is                 590 calories

• 20 Years ago Spaghetti was           500 cal. – 1 cup – 3 sm. meatballs
• Today a bowl of Spaghetti is          1,025 cal. – 2 cups – 3 lg. meatballs

• 20 Years ago French Fries were       210 calories — a 2.4 ounce serving
• Today French Fries are                   610 calories — a 6.9 ounce serving

• 20 Years ago Soda was                    85 calories and a 6.5 ounce serving
• Today Soda is                                250 calories and a 20 ounce serving

• 20 Years ago a Muffin was              210 calories — a 1.5 ounce serving
• Today a Muffin is                           500 calories — a 4 ounce serving

• 20 Years ago Pizza was                   500 calories — 2 small slices
• Today Pizza is                                850 calories — 2 large slices

• 20 Years ago Cookies were            55 calories for a 1.5" Chocolate Chip
• Today a Cookie is                         275 calories for a 3.5" Chocolate Chip

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