Summer Survival Guide
How to enjoy your holiday weekend while staying on track
A big holiday weekend is coming up!! I hope you are ready to enjoy it!
While I plan on indulging a little - I still have goals that I am after and big things to accomplish so I am not going to throw in the towel. I have some things I plan on doing to keep me on track and want to share with you!
1) Have a plan!
What will you be doing? Are you going to be traveling, in hotels, camping, being with family and friends?
Make sure you schedule in your workout and treat it like a meeting with your boss that you cannot miss.
Make sure you schedule in your workout and treat it like a meeting with your boss that you cannot miss.
If you know you will be away from the kitchen or your store (we all have our faves) pack some of your go-to foods and snacks to have with you!
2) WATER!
Water is the way to go if you can. However, sometimes we all need a little drink. Try to stay away from those fruity, frozen, high calorie drinks.
Stick to something like a vodka soda water with a splash of lemon or lime AND some water to go with. It's just a lower calorie option but still calories -- so do this in moderation!
3) The 80 - 20 rule
Its all about moderation. No one is perfect, and that's GOOD! You can still enjoy grandma's cookies that you have been thinking about all week, but pass up the treats during the week if you know you'll be hanging with gram on the weekend! Just decide when you are going to splurge and go for just that treat! Its a balancing act.
4) Portion Sizes
Do you know what the proper portions look like? I know my 21 day fixers do -- thanks for the containers Autumn!
But if you don't use this graphic to help you -->
But if you don't use this graphic to help you -->
And grab the smaller plate if available. It is going to help you manage those portion sizes and still enjoy in moderation.
5) Go Prepared!
Don't just assume that there will be fruits and veggies or clean/healthy snacks to munch on. You do not want to end up being HANGRY and caving in and making bad choices. *trust me -- I know this one -- as a picker eater I have learned this the hard way!
Now I make sure to fuel up with some shakeology ahead and offer to bring a side dish to share that I can enjoy.
Don't get me wrong, I'll likely still have a snackie in my purse justttt in case too! (something like apples or peanuts)
This way you can eat at the party and get to stay on track!
Here is a list with clickable links to some yummy 4th of July inspired treats:
You can and WILL make it through the weekend. Its a learning process and a journey so just take it one step at a time. Small steps in the right direction still means progress. :)
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