The key to 'surviving' holiday weekends is setting yourself up
for success! Here are a few tips to keep you on track so you aren’t tempted to
totally ditch your eating plan.
1. Water! Drink lots
of water before meals and keep it on you while bouncing around to your Fourth
of July festivities. And choose water! Over sodas, sugary juices, etc. If
you’re drinking, pace yourself by drinking a glass of water per every alcoholic
drink.
2. Fill up on
veggies. Almost always there is a little veggie area at picnics (or you could
always bring a healthy salad or veggie plate!). Hit up the veggies first and
skip the veggie dip unless you know it is a healthy alternative*. Opt for
hummus, a healthy dressing, or go for a lemon or lime wedge to dress it up!
3. Choose good protein.
Grilled chicken, grilled fish, chicken burger, turkey burger – yes yes yes!
4. Watch out for
carbs. Carbs are good and necessary – but we want them the best way we can get
them. Try to choose a healthier bun option – whole grain/sprouted grain – if
this isn’t possible, try a lettuce wrap or open-faced sandwich.
5. Enjoy yourself! If
you look forward to fireworks and a big ole’ ice cream cone this day every
year, go for it! The key to success is not feeling deprived on your fitness
journey.
Have an awesome and safe holiday weekend! Share your
pictures with me!
*Fat-free, low-fat, and reduced-fat are not healthy
alternatives. These foods typically use sugars and other chemicals to make up
for the difference in taste, thus making them the unhealthy option.
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