So I thought I would give you some tips for enjoying the July 4th celebration with all the feasts while mitigating the added calories that equal added LBS's.
Stay active the entire weekend. Jump on every chance to take the dog for extra walks, play with the kids, swim, have an adult volleyball game or what the heck go for a morning or evening hike, run or walk.
If you know you're going to a BBQ in the afternoon or evening, then stick to fruits, vegetables and water for the first part of the day. They are high in water content, ton of fiber, and nutrient dense (without a lot of calories). You won't show up ravenous and craving everything on the menu times two. Try a fruit smoothie in the morning:
1 banana
frozen raspberries
blueberries
handful of spinach (you won't know it's there - promise!)
1 cup almond milk
a few ice cubes
1 scoop of protein powder
Step away from the table. Unless you're going through the buffet line avoid having your conversations near the food. Why make it convenient to sample those brownies. . . .again.
Try and fill your plate with small samplings of everything offered. This will fill you and eliminate the need to go back for what you didn't try on the first trip in addition to seconds and thirds.
Jump on coffee and dessert before you're tempted to go back for seconds! You know you're going to have dessert, no question, so head straight for the dessert table and enjoy with a cup of coffee. Coffee is an appetite suppressant plus having coffee and dessert will signal your brain that the meal is over. ahhhhh
Everyone deserves a reward meal at least one time per week. So grab a burger and all the fixins and enjoy! Just get back to your nutrition and exercise regimen on the following day without guilt.
I hope you have a happy and safe July 4 weekend!
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