Here are some tips to make a summer weekend a great memory rather than a regret.
- Start the day with a long walk. Go out early if it's super hot, and take water with you. If you live in a rainy climate, take an umbrella. Remember walking in the rain as a kid?
- Eat a healthy breakfast including whole grain oatmeal. Add chopped almonds, rasins, cinnamon, truvia or stevia and a bit of skim milk. YUM! The almonds add some protien to the oatmeal making this a very well ballanced breakfast at about 350 calories.
- Plan ahead for picnic time. Throw a few chicken breasts on the grill for those who may be trying to eat a bit healthier. If you marinate them in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and some herbs and spices that you love they will grill up tender and flavorful. Decide which side items are the best choices for you. I usually make sure that their is a platter of raw veggies to add to my plate. Carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and raw brocolli are great sides for grilled foods.
- Nix desert temptation by making sure their is a sweet watermelon on ice nearby. You won't be alone is choosing this natural desert over brownies and apple pie.
- If you love, love, love potato salad, eat a few bites. Just not the whole bowl. Pick one item that you just don't want to skip and build the rest of your meal from healthy choices.
- After the meal play games with the kids. Show them that you can still hit the ball and run the bases after all these years. Don't worry, they will be so excited to have you play that they won't even notice that you can't slide into home.
- Don't skip supper or snacks. It is easy to think "oh, I will just eat a HUGE lunch and then skip everything else." That practice causes your metabolism to slow down and can actually reduce the number of calories you burn for the day.
What tips and tools do you use to beat defeat on your road to a healthier you?
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