stumped on food for the big game???

Stumped on tasty healthy recipes for this weekend?

Try some Avocado dip - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00362

¼ cup of the dip is 65 calories, and about an ounce of chips is 150 calories

 

How about Southwestern Potato Skins? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00553

4 wedges is 195 calories

 

It IS possible to have a great tailgate party and remain true to your diet.  A few tips:

Remember that weight management is ALL about managing TWO numbers – your incoming calories (food) as compared to the number of calories that you burn (physical activity).  So, earn more Doritos or Beer by adding an extra lap or 15 minutes to your workout every day next week (truth-be-told, I should have put this out there last week and told you to earn the calories BEFORE you consume them – my bad….).

Like beer?  Choose a light beer with fewer calories, my personal choice is Amstel Light but there are options out there now with less calories (I just find that I don’t give up taste with Amstel Light).   I track my beer calories by putting the bottle cap in my pocket (3 bottle caps means 3 beers – or at least it will in the morning when your head is clearer!).

Prefer mixed drinks or wine?  Remember to finish your drink before pouring a new one, you can better track how much your drinking when  you finish your drink.  If you’re in a situation where your glass is continuously full, you have no idea how much you’ve actually consumed!

Don’t stand at the food table – put food on to your plate and WALK AWAY from the room/table with the food.  Standing beside the food does nothing but increase your odds of eating more.

Don’t start drinking before your party, save those calories for when your guests are there.

Eat lower calorie meals before the party starts.

When you’re shopping for the party, be sure to read labels for calorie content…. ‘Low Fat’ does not always mean lower calories!

 

Wake up feeling a little guilty on Monday morning?  Take a walk at lunch AND add 15 minutes to your gym time during the week’s workouts!!

Have fun!

 

Sharron

Sharron Grzybowski

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