The Choice is yours

This weekend maybe full of BBQs, get togethers, parties and a lot of food....but the choice is yours as to what you are going to put into your body. Just because it is a holiday weekend does not mean you can use it as an EXCUSE to eat bad and not focus on your goals.

I am not saying not to enjoy a little splurge on someting at a party but if you know that you are going to do that make sure all of the other food choices you make are healthy ones. You have control over the food you eat...do not let the goodies, carbs control you!

So here are a few tips to help you stay in control with a huge spread of your favorite foods in front of you:
~ Bring a healthy dish: Your host will appreciate the gesture and you know that you can eat something healthy. I am bringing a vegi platter, fruit salad and cole slaw made with a very little light mayo, mustard, vingar, fat free milk, and olive oil....much better than store made.

~ Drink lots of water: Most of the time when you think you are hungry your body really craves water...so hydrate.

~ Drink a Shakeology or have a healthy snack before you go.

~ Chew gum instead of picking at chips, prezels or other snacks.

~ Fill your plate with lots of lean protein (chicken) and vegis/salad instead of the hot dogs and hamburgers....if you do choose to load up on the potato salad skip the bread on the burger/hot dog...too many carbs in one sitting.

~If you blow your diet 1 day get back on track the next....being healthy and fit is a life long journey therefore there should be no guilt involved, no excuses to keep making bad choices (oh I ate bad on Sat I will start my "diet" on Monday....come on I did that too)

~Work out the next day....you will burn those extra calories and you will feel so much better that you did!

So, have a great weekend everyone....stay focused on your goals and no more excuses....live your life for a better you!!!

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