weight loss and cookouts

The weather is supposed to be gorgeous today...traditionally, lots of people fire up the outdoor gas grill and cook their dinners outside on beautiful Sundays. When we think "cookout" we almost automatically envision hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, beer, etc.

When in a weight loss mode, cookouts are perfectly conducive with your plans...but the emphasis should be on the high-protein alternatives...chicken, a low fat steak such as filet, shrimp, lean chopped meat....and grill those vegetables.

The hamburger/hot dog buns, the beer, the chips...obviously, these are the food sources used in barbeques that will derail our weight loss efforts.

When you plan your cookout, remind yourself of the need for high-protein/low carb choices and you most certainly can plan a very fun barbeque with some great food...and at the same time continue in your efforts to be healtheir and happier.