Summer is a very busy time of year for many of us. We have vacations and graduation parties, barbeques and weddings to name a few. How can we lose weight or even maintain with so many things going on? Here are some tips that might help.
1) If you are going on vacation pack some healthy, low calorie, portable snacks like veges, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. whether you are driving or flying so you're less likely to be tempted by unhealthy options.
2) Exercise more often and longer to expend more calories if you know you will be taking more calories in. If you increase your exercise during this time period, you'll reduce the damage of increasing your caloric intake during the same time. The more you exercise the more you can eat without gaining weight. And exercise is a great stress reliever and you will feel better.
Eat sensibly BEFORE you go to parties and barbeques. You'll be much less likely to be tempted by goodies if you're already full.
3) Eat slowly and savor every bite. It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to signal to your brain that you are full.
4) IWhen you do eat out on vacation, order a dinner salad, pass on the bread and munchies served and split an entrée with someone.
5) When heading off to parties, volunteer to be the designated driver. Alcohol provides many extra "empty" calories that you don’t need. If you must drink try a wine spritzer or, for example, a rum and diet coke. Avoid sweet frozen drinks and the sugars of regular sodas.
Whenever you encounter plates of food buffet-style, snack on fresh raw vegetables and lean protein, and avoid sweets and high calorie selections. When possible, move away from the food table… you will be less likely to be tempted to eat more.
6) Choose water or low calorie beverages whenever possible. Avoid the empty calories of alcohol, regular soda, punch, and other fruit juices. Drink water before your meal so feel full sooner.
Eat slowly, and if socially acceptable, chat often. If your food is eaten slowly and you talk longer, you'll be full sooner. At meals, fill up on low calorie appetizers, if possible, like salads with low calorie dressing, raw vegetables and some soups.
7) When on vacation still get your low calorie snacks in. and drink your water Avoid skipping meals before a big meal.
8) Eat dessert in moderation, have a small piece or just a bite. Pass up peanuts, chips, and other everyday snacks. Spend your calories on the special treats you really want. If you do need to snack choose a few pretzels or unbuttered popcorn.
9) When attending a party or barbeque wear a form-fitting outfit, with a belt if possible to remind you to not overeat.
10) Make socializing, rather than food, the focus of the event. Keep your portions in check -- to keep calories under control.
11) Practice saying "no, thank you." It's okay to turn down invitations or tell a pushy host you don't want seconds. Stop eating when you are no longer hungry. Bring fat-free or low-fat dishes to parties. Encourage others to do the same.
12)Arrive at mealtime for a dinner party and avoid before-dinner drinks and appetizers.
13) Attend only the parties you really want to go to. You'll save a lot of calories - and time.
14) If you are tempted by the frozen margaritas, make your own low calorie frozen drink using Crystal Light, water and crushed ice.
Hopefully some of these tips will help you to save you calories as you enjoy your summer.
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