Memorial Day!!
So as
we know, the holidays are about spending time with family and friends, cooking
out, and partying!! Statistics show majority of people gain at least 5 pounds
over holiday weekends… Are you one of those people? I know, I use to be, but
officially have total control over my actions now and love my self-control!! I
feel good to have the ability to stay strong, but enjoy myself at the same
time!! If you follow a few of my tips, you will set yourself up for success and
will either maintain or even lose weight over the holiday!! It’s not about how
much we can eat, it is about how much fun we can have!! I am not asking you to starve yourself by any
means… So here it is..
we know, the holidays are about spending time with family and friends, cooking
out, and partying!! Statistics show majority of people gain at least 5 pounds
over holiday weekends… Are you one of those people? I know, I use to be, but
officially have total control over my actions now and love my self-control!! I
feel good to have the ability to stay strong, but enjoy myself at the same
time!! If you follow a few of my tips, you will set yourself up for success and
will either maintain or even lose weight over the holiday!! It’s not about how
much we can eat, it is about how much fun we can have!! I am not asking you to starve yourself by any
means… So here it is..
- Have water with you at all times- If you
fill yourself up on water, you stay hydrated and are less likely to feel those
false hunger feelings.
- Take snacks wherever you go- I always
carry extra snacks, just in case I am caught up in traffic, or out where I am
surrounded with fatty, foods that I do not even want!! I take almonds, fresh
fruit, string cheese, ostrich sticks, protein bars, and of course my
SHAKEOLOGY! Make sure you already have these in correct portion sizes- Oh and
you may need a cooler!!
- Do NOT go to parties hungry!!- I will
drink my SHAKEOLOGY prior to attending my event so I am not hungry and going
crazy looking at all of the food!! If you go hungry, you’re more likely to
binge…so again, set yourself up for success!!
- Choose reduced fat or fat free over
regular fat- Yes, there is still something slightly unhealthy about fat free or
reduced fat, but it definitely wins over a lot of fat!! You should be in taking approx. 35 grams
of saturated fat daily… Most of us do not count and go wayyyy overboard.. my
hot dog I am grilling over the fire tonight is fat free.. that means 0 fat,
compared to 16 g … Now that’s a big difference!!
- Get your workout in early- Don’t make
excuses for not working out because of the holidays… Everyone can spare 30 min
for a quick workout in the morning before everyone wakes up and then you burn
more calories throughout the day!!
- Choose your alcoholic beverages wisely- I
know those fruity drinks and wine taste really good, but if you stick to one,
portion control will help. If you want
more than one, which I am human so I will have more than one today, I will have my kettle one vodka and
water!! Oh can’t forget add a LEMON!! That will make the taste like your
drinking lemonade!!!
- Stay away from pop (or if you’re not from
western PA, SODA) !! It makes you feel bloated, not including the chemicals in
regular and diet, so please do not think you’re getting away free with diet..
ITS JUST AS BAD!!!.
- Activities- If you keep yourself busy with
friends and family, you will not think of food as much!! Play sports, make your
body useful, and enjoy the holiday!!!
Here are some yummy dishes that are great for a cookout, but healthy for everyone to enjoy!!!
clean broccoli cauliflower salad
green bean walnut and-feta salad
Hungry For DESERT anyone?!?
clean-chocolate melt in your mouth brownies
shakeology balls
skinny-peanut-butter-brownies