Stay fit and healty on the weekend

Weekend is almost here. These are 2 of my hardest day while trying to stay in track with my clean eating.  Last weekend we went to the lake for my husband birthday and needless to say, I overindulged on junk that should never been picked up. I felt horrible for 3 days after. It took days for my body to recuperate from it. So advice to you for your weekend:

TIPS FOR TURNING AWAY TEMPTATION

   1. Plan family activities like bike rides or outdoor games.  This helps you spend time with your family and burn calories all at once!

   2. Carry a water bottle with you to your weekend activities.  This will help you get your water for the day and resist the temptation to reach for a soda or other caffeinated beverage.

   3. Set some "weekend specific" goals for yourself based on the realities of what you'll be doing.  They may look very different than your weekday goals, and that's okay.

   4. If you are going to be out all day, pack some healthy snacks in case you get hungry.  There is nothing worse than being hungry at the mall, and the only food options are ice cream or pizza.

   5. Set Monday as your weigh-in day.  You are more likely to resist temptation if you have to face the scale first thing Monday morning.

   6. Plan ahead!!  If you are going out to eat, find the restaurant's menu (and any available nutritional information) online.  You'll have plenty of time to make a healthy choice before you get there.

  7. Don't save all of your splurging for the weekends. Allowing yourself a few treats throughout the week will help you avoid the mindset that the weekend is an excuse to go bonkers. And by spacing your treats evenly, you're less likely to get sudden, irresistible cravings.

Come Monday, you will feel and look fabulous while all those bar drinkers are still dragging from the weekend festivities.

XOXO,
SJB