Healthy Weekends

After a long week at work, the last thing most people want to do is eat a health meal or get in a workout. After being "good" all week with healthy eating and exercising, the weekend is a time to let loose and indulge, right? Wrong! Just because it is the weekend, does not mean that you have to throw away all of your hard work from the week. Here are some helpful hints to keep you on track every day of the week whether it is a weekday, or weekend!

• Continue to Log Food
• Hold yourself accountable by continuing to track your food on weekends. You will be less likely to have too many indulgences!
• Stock Up on Healthy Snacks
• Keep ready-to-eat fruits, vegetables and nuts on hand to keep your temptations at bay
• Remain Flexible During the Week
• Saving "cheats" for the weekend can lead to over-indulging
• Try to eat nutritiously 80-90% of the time during the week to give your diet a more balanced approach
• Avoid Using Food As a Reward
• Rather than rewarding yourself with food, reward yourself with experiences instead
• Snack on a Smoothie Before Going to Social Events
• Before going out to parties, barbecues, etc.  make yourself a fruit and veggie smoothie so you are not famished when you get there
• Opt. for smaller portion sizes and if you are still hungry, then go back for more
• Water!
• Remain hyydrated to help from over-indulging on calorie-filled liquids
• Beware of Portion Sizes
• When going out to dinner, order off of the appetizer menu to keep your portions smaller
• If ordering a full-sized meal, ask for a to-go box right away and box half of it up from the start

The best thing you can do for  your body is keep a routine throughout the week and continue it on the weekend. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time, maintain your workout routine and eat the same foods. By doing this, your body will stay in a routine and you will never feel like you have to "start over" on Monday morning.