# Calorie Crusaders

> My Weight Loss Journey


## Posts

- [Why My Food Scale is One of My Most Important Tools](https://caloriecrusaders.com/food-scale-for-counting-calories/): There's a little digital scale sitting on my kitchen counter.
- [Honey-Teriyaki Green Beans with Craisins and Pecans](https://caloriecrusaders.com/honey-teriyaki-green-beans/): Turn a 12-ounce bag of frozen green beans into a flavorful side dish with honey, teriyaki sauce, Craisins, and toasted pecans. Includes an adjustable serving and nutrition calculator.
- [How I Adjust Calories on Sedentary Days and Stay on Track](https://caloriecrusaders.com/adjust-calories-on-sedentary-days/): Some days I’m active. Other days my chair and lounge dress seem determined to keep me sedentary. I’ve discovered that adjusting my calorie target for my activity level can help me stay on track.
- [One Big Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://caloriecrusaders.com/single-serve-chocolate-chip-cookie/): Craving a homemade chocolate chip cookie without baking an entire batch? This recipe makes one big, delicious cookie! Enjoy the whole thing or use our handy portion slider to adjust the recipe, calories, and nutrition information. All the goodness without a cookie jar full of temptation!
- [Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: It's Becoming a Way of Life](https://caloriecrusaders.com/intermittent-fasting-for-weight-loss/): Intermittent fasting has become one of my favorite weight-loss tools! Here's how my 16/8 eating schedule helps me manage calories, enjoy satisfying meals, and build a routine I can live with.
- [Basic White Bread Recipe for Bread Machine](https://caloriecrusaders.com/basic-white-bread-recipe/): This easy basic white bread recipe makes a hearty 2-pound loaf right in the bread machine. I use all-purpose flour with vital wheat gluten for delicious homemade bread with very little work.
- [Glenn Joins the Calorie Crusade](https://caloriecrusaders.com/glenn-joins-calorie-crusade/): I’m not doing this alone anymore! Glenn has joined the Calorie Crusade, and now we’re working toward our weight-loss goals together. Having a partner makes counting calories, making better choices, and staying accountable a whole lot more fun.
- [Nonnie's Beef Stew](https://caloriecrusaders.com/nonnies-homemade-beef-stew/): Nonnie's Beef Stew is packed with tender beef, redskin potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Serve it with warm cornbread for a hearty family meal.
- [My Foot Put Me on the Sidelines—but Not My Weight-Loss Plan](https://caloriecrusaders.com/weight-loss-while-injured/): An injured foot means I need to slow down for a few days, but it doesn’t mean giving up on my weight-loss plan. Here’s how I’m using our Weight Loss Calorie Calculator to adjust my calories while my activity level is temporarily lower.
- [I Increased My Activity for Weight Loss — Here Are My Results](https://caloriecrusaders.com/increase-activity-for-weight-loss/): I increased my everyday activity for one week to see if it would make a difference. My calculator predicted a 1.5-pound loss, and I actually lost 1.6 pounds.
- [Aunt Jemima Cornbread](https://caloriecrusaders.com/aunt-jemima-cornbread-recipe/): This old-fashioned Aunt Jemima cornbread is golden, tender, and full of homemade goodness. Baked in a cast iron skillet, it's a delicious addition to soups, stews, and Southern-style family meals.
- [My Favorite Tool for Counting Calories: Cronometer](https://caloriecrusaders.com/my-favorite-tool-counting-calories-cronometer/): Cronometer is my favorite tool for counting calories and tracking nutrition. From logging meals and building recipes to monitoring protein, vitamins, and minerals, it helps me stay on track with my weight-loss goals while making sure I'm getting the nutrients I need.
- [I Really Didn't Feel Like Moving Today](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-to-be-more-active-during-the-day/): This morning, I was really out of snuff.
- [Exercise: It's All About Movement](https://caloriecrusaders.com/exercise-for-weight-loss-movement/): When I think about exercise for weight loss, I'm beginning to realize that it doesn't always have to mean putting on workout clothes and doing an exercise routine.
- [I'm Not Giving Up the Foods I Love](https://caloriecrusaders.com/eating-favorite-foods-while-losing-weight/): I'm losing weight, but I'm not giving up the foods I love.
- [Glenn’s Chunky Tomato Bisque](https://caloriecrusaders.com/glenns-chunky-tomato-bisque/): Glenn's Chunky Tomato Bisque is a hearty twist on classic tomato soup. Made with fresh Roma tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and basil, this easy homemade favorite is full of flavor and perfect with a slice of warm cornbread.
- [Two Pounds Down](https://caloriecrusaders.com/two-pounds-down-weight-loss-progress/): This morning I stepped on the scale and discovered that I lost two pounds this week.
- [When Life Gets in the Way of Counting Calories](https://caloriecrusaders.com/when-life-gets-in-the-way-of-counting-calories/): I’m counting calories again.
- [Calorie Crusaders is Back](https://caloriecrusaders.com/calorie-crusaders-is-back/): Years ago, I started something called Calorie Crusaders.

## Pages

- [Eating Too Few Calories: Why Nutrition Matters for Weight Loss](https://caloriecrusaders.com/eating-too-few-calories/): Eating too few calories may help you lose weight, but it can also make it harder to get the nutrients your body needs.
- [Capsaicin and Weight Loss: Can Hot Peppers Help Control Hunger?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/capsaicin-and-weight-loss/): I've recently discovered something interesting about capsaicin and weight loss.
- [Side Dishes](https://caloriecrusaders.com/side-dishes/): Looking for delicious side dish recipes? A flavorful side dish can turn an everyday meal into something special!
- [Snacks and Treats](https://caloriecrusaders.com/snacks-and-treats/): Welcome to the Snacks and Treats section of Calorie Crusaders! Counting calories doesn't mean giving up the little things you enjoy.
- [How to Process a Deer at Home: From Field to Freezer](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-to-process-a-deer-at-home-2/): Learning how to process a deer at home can save money and provide your family with delicious, lean meat.
- [Main Dishes](https://caloriecrusaders.com/main-dishes/): These family main dish recipes have found their way to our family table over the years.
- [Resistant Starch: What It Is and How It May Help Your Health](https://caloriecrusaders.com/resistant-starch/): You may have heard that cooking and cooling foods like rice or potatoes can change the starch in them.
- [Breads and Desserts](https://caloriecrusaders.com/breads-desserts/): Welcome to Calorie Crusaders bread and dessert recipes.
- [Calorie Crusaders Toolbox](https://caloriecrusaders.com/tools/): These are some of the tools I use along my weight loss journey. Some help me track what I eat.
- [Disclaimer](https://caloriecrusaders.com/disclaimer/): Calorie Crusaders is a personal blog where I share my own weight-loss journey, experiences, recipes, tools and things I learn along the way.
- [Daily Hydration Calculator](https://caloriecrusaders.com/daily-hydration-calculator/): How much water should you drink each day? The answer isn't exactly the same for everyone.
- [Weight-Loss Goal Calculator](https://caloriecrusaders.com/weight-loss-goal-calculator/): The Weight-Loss Goal Calculator helps you see what your weight-loss journey might look like over time.
- [Calculators](https://caloriecrusaders.com/calculators/): Our Calorie Crusaders calculators are designed to make some of the numbers behind weight loss a little easier to understand.
- [Weight Loss Calorie Calculator](https://caloriecrusaders.com/weight-loss-calorie-calculator/): How many calories should you eat each day to lose weight?
- [Everyday Activity Calorie Burn Calculator](https://caloriecrusaders.com/everyday-calorie-burn-calculator/): Exercise isn't only about workouts. The things you do every day involve movement too.
- [How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-much-water-should-i-drink-per-day-2/): You may have wondered, how much water should I drink per day? We've all heard that we should drink eight glasses of water a day.
- [How Much Sodium Should You Eat Per Day?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-much-sodium-per-day/): If you are trying to eat healthier, you may wonder how much sodium per day you should be eating. Sodium is something our bodies need.
- [Soups and Salads](https://caloriecrusaders.com/soups-and-salads/): From a warm bowl of soup to a fresh, filling salad, this is where you'll find my lighter soups and salads.
- [How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-to-read-nutrition-labels-2/): Have you ever picked up a package, turned it over, looked at the Nutrition Facts label and wondered exactly what you were supposed to be looking for?
- [How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-much-protein-per-day-2/): If you're trying to lose weight, you've probably heard plenty about protein.
- [How Much Fiber Should You Eat Per Day?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-much-fiber-per-day-2/): If you track what you eat, fiber is one of those numbers that's worth paying attention to.
- [Sugar Substitutes: What Are Your Choices?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/sugar-substitutes/): If you're trying to cut back on added sugar or calories, sooner or later you're probably going to run into sugar substitutes.
- [How Much Added Sugar Should You Eat Per Day?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-much-added-sugar-per-day-2/): If you track your food, you may have noticed that total sugar and added sugar are listed separately.
- [Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss](https://caloriecrusaders.com/intermittent-fasting-for-weight-loss-2/): I sometimes find myself doing a little intermittent fasting without really planning to.
- [How Much Saturated Fat Should You Eat Per Day?](https://caloriecrusaders.com/how-much-saturated-fat-per-day-2/): If you track what you eat, you have probably seen saturated fat listed right along with calories, protein, fiber and other nutrients.
- [Privacy Policy](https://caloriecrusaders.com/privacy-policy/): Calorie Crusaders respects your privacy.
- [About Calorie Crusaders](https://caloriecrusaders.com/about/): About ten years ago, I was counting calories and had also become interested in web design.
- [Resources](https://caloriecrusaders.com/resources/): Welcome to the Calorie Crusaders weight loss resources.
- [Family Recipes and Favorites](https://caloriecrusaders.com/recipes/): These family recipes with nutrition information are a collection of favorites I’ve gathered over the years. Some were passed down through my family.

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