KFC Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (individual side) KFC Potato Wedges (individual side) Scroll Down to See The Winner Pick the diet-friendly KFC side dish Compared with other fast food chains, KFC is doing fairly well in the side dish department, offering fare that's healthier than standard fries and onion rings. A couple of options include green beans and corn on the cob. Each of these individual sides differ incredibly in calorie and fat content. Mashed potatoes are creamy and usually rich with butter flavor—then you add gravy! But how do they compare to crispy potato wedges? The Low-Fat Winner KFC Mashed Potatoes with Gravy The Mashed Potatoes with Gravy win! At just 120 calories and 4 grams of fat (7% of your daily value), you'll forget all about French fries. The mashed potatoes also include far fewer grams of saturated fat (1 gram or 5% of your daily upper limit). Despite being slightly smaller in serving size, the Potato Wedges are a sore loser. You'll spend 310 calories, 18 grams of fat and 3 grams of saturated fat if you choose this dish. Other healthful options include green beans (20 calories, 0 grams fat) and a 3-inch corn on the cob (70 calories, 0.5 grams of fat).

No More Exercise Excuses!

Busting Common Workout Excuses..

Exercise Excuse # : I’m too tired.
It takes energy to produce energy, so while you may be tired now, even a short 10-minute walk will get your blood pumping and will boost your energy levels for up to two hours after. And regular exercise helps improve the quality of your sleep, meaning more energy throughout the day. Some research suggests working out can help regulate your sleep cycles, so you’ll fall asleep easier, sleep more soundly and wake up more rested. A morning workout—not a cup of coffee—could be just the ticket you need to feel more awake and energized all day long!

Exercise Excuse # : I don’t have time.
Eliminate 30 minutes of television viewing each night and exercise for half an hour instead. Unlike couch time, this method will strengthen muscles, burn fat, lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Record your favorite shows and watch them while lifting weights or running on the treadmill to multitask. Get up an hour earlier in the morning and go for a walk before you start your day or bring along your sneakers and go for a walk during your lunch break. There are many little time stealers in your day, from surfing the Internet to watching reruns to accepting calls from people you don’t really want to talk to. Getting rid of these distractions can add hours of free time each day—time that can be spent improving your health.

Exercise Excuse # : I’m embarrassed by my appearance.
It’s tough to go to the gym if you don’t feel good about your appearance. A well-fitting pair of yoga pants and a new T-shirt go a long way towards making you feel better about your body. Baggy, oversized shirts and track pants may be comfortable, but they make you look bigger, so find some fitness clothes shaped to play up your best assets. If you are afraid of being the biggest person in the exercise class, sign up for a class specifically designed for overweight individuals or a beginner’s class where there will be others just starting out, too. And remember: Everyone at the gym has the same goal in mind and everyone had to start somewhere. You may feel self-conscious, but chances are that no one is really paying attention to you and if they are, they’re probably silently cheering you on for working toward your goals!

Exercise Excuse # : I’m too depressed.
A Harvard University study found that after 12 weeks of weight training, nearly 90% of seriously depressed seniors no longer met the criteria for clinical depression. And just 20 minutes of aerobic exercise boosts the levels of your brain’s feel-good chemicals, making you happier and more invigorated. So exercising will actually improve your mood, even if you feel like biting someone’s head off before you begin. Many bad moods are the result of stress and exercise is a proven way to relax and lower the amount of cortisol (which is produced in response to stress) in your system. High cortisol levels have been linked to the accumulation of harmful abdominal fat.

We are all busy and have lives outside of the gym, but we all need regular exercise to help us stay healthy, lose weight and cope with the stresses of everyday life. By making excuses to avoid exercise, all we’re really doing is telling ourselves that our physical and mental health is not important and doing the dishes, driving the kids to their activities or watching mindless television is a more worthy endeavor. And nothing could be further from the truth.