Sometimes the summer can be the hardest time of year to stay on track with healthy eating, exercising and maintaining weight loss. There seems to be a cookout, family get together or vacation almost every weekend with endless options of unhealthy food choices. It is up to us to make the healthy decisions to stay on track with our health goals and not let the summer events get the best of us. Although you should always enjoy yourself, going to too many of these events and always indulging, can put a damper on your goals and weight loss. Never lose sight of your goals and what you want to accomplish. Here are some simple tips to follow when you know you will be at an event, on a vacation or at a cookout where there will be desserts, alcohol, burgers and hot dogs.
- Eat before you go
- If you show up to a party with a full stomach, you are less likely to overindulge and eat unhealthy foods
- Try eating a full, healthy meal before attending a cookout or party
- Bring snacks and meals with you
- Although many people may be against this, it is your body and you can choose what to put in it. Don't be afraid to bring your own, healthy food
- This is especially important for vacations, pack nutritious snacks that you can have throughout the day so you are not consistently eating poorly while you are away
- Choose the healthiest options
- At most cookouts and gatherings, there is almost always a meat and fruit and vegetable option. Try to choose these rather than going for fried, unhealthy sides and dishes
- Avoid desserts and alcohol
- Yes, this is usually the best part of a cookout, but desserts and alcohol can also be the most detrimental to your healthy and weight loss goals
- Alcohol and desserts too often can lead to increased cravings
- Also, alcohol and desserts greatly affect your hormones, metabolism and muscle growth
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