Socialize while losing weight
Sticking to your diet in any situation is a challenge.
Making healthy eating decisions daily can be enough of a struggle when you're the one planning & preparing all of your meals. What's even more of a challenge? Sticking to your weight loss plan in social situations--- Like weekends away with friends, birthday parties, weddings & business lunches- Oh my!No matter what you're faced with, here's how to handle it with ease & still have fun.
1. Travelling on weekends:
Prepare as best as you can ahead of time. Pack healthy snack & breakfast for the duration of the trip. Allow yourself one treat a day, whether it's a glass of wine or small dessert after dinner. This way, you'll still feel like you're having splurges, but they'll be accounted for and controlled. Try exercise at least every other day by going on walk or doing some body weight exercises in your room.
2. Surviving business lunch:
If you have the opportunity choose where you'll be dinning, selecting a place that you know has healthier options - like a sushi restaurant or a place where you can get lean protein & steamed veggies. Do menu research online & decide Beforehand exactly what you're going to order. Then, stick to the plan, eating slowly & taking sips of water between bites. If your dining mates order dessert, ask for a fat-free cappuccino.
3. Staying in control at weddings:
Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast & squeeze in a workout that day. Don't arrive hungry; have a piece of fruit with protein before you go - like an apple with a slice of low-fat cheese. This will keep you satisfied when faced with fattening appetizers & alcohol during the cocktail hour. Load up on veggies for appetizer, drink a glass of water for every alcoholic drink you have, avoid entrees in cream-based sauces & choose fish for dinner if its an option.
Ask yourself, "Do I really need cake?" if the answer is yes, choose a small slice, and most importantly, go burn off loads of calories on the dance floor!
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