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TipMyBalance® – T.G.I. Friday’s® Sandwiches

Sandwiches are usually a little better than burgers, but most are typically bad choices for a dieter.  It’s difficult to make a prepared sandwich with dressings for less than 500 calories.  Therefore, only one makes our 50¢ meal limit.  These options at Friday’s approach the average recommended daily total for a dieter of $1.25 – $1.50.  Unless you are willing to put money in the jar, you need to choose … Continue reading

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TipMyBalance® – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Strips & Filets

Fried anything is generally a bad choice for a dieter.  You should avoid it whenever you can.  However, if you crave it, you can have it, just make sure you cut some calories from other places so you stay under the $1.50 daily limit.  These options from KFC are a mixed bag.  If you can eat three or less, you can stay under the 50 cents per meal guideline. The … Continue reading

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TipMyBalance® – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Salads

Salads are usually safe options for dieters if you can avoid adding anything “crispy” and you can skip the full calorie dressings.  If you can stick with the grilled chicken options and the low calorie or reduced calorie dressing, you can stay under the 50 cents per meal guideline.  Fried anything is generally a bad choice for a dieter.  You should avoid it whenever you can.  The same is true … Continue reading

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TipMyBalance® – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Sandwiches

If you can feel satisfied with KFC Snacker®, these items are the way to go if you want to eat a KFC sandwich.  Otherwise, the grilled chicken options are the next best.  Otherwise, you may find it challenging to stay under the 50 cents per meal guideline.  Fried anything is generally a bad choice for a dieter.  TipMyBalance weight loss plan is about deprivation.  Rather, it’s about smart choices.  If … Continue reading

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TipMyBalance® – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Popcorn Chicken

Most of KFC’s options aren’t great for dieters.   These popcorn chicken items are no exception.  If you can live with a kid’s portion or limit yourself to order just the individual size, then you can meet 50¢ per meal recommended limit.  You have to watch that when you add sides or sugar sweetened sodas or drinks, you don’t go over the limit.    If you go for the large, you’re budget … Continue reading

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