Listen, Summer is a celebration! Whether you're still holding onto that "BBQ bulge" from the weekend, or you like a cocktail....or two, at the pool, you're probably super relaxed on your schedule, and therefore, very relaxed on your healthy eating.....BUT you've worked SO HARD for that bathing suit body this summer, don't let bad habits take that all away. You can splurge a little here and there, but everyday, means those pounds will creep back on by the Fall. So in an effort to keep your summer healthy and fun, and your skinny jeans on, we've come up with your Summer Holiday Survival Guide. Eat well, soak up that sun and look fabulous no matter what season!!
(tips to stay on track to your weight loss goals)
Appetizers, Pool snacks and Dinner's Out
Go for the protein choices and vegetables/fruits first
Fill up one plate only
Drinks: (liquid calories add up quick!)
Go for a 2 drink minimum and
choose cocktails made with less sugar (light juice mixes or agave nectar)
vodka
wine
wine spritzer with diet soda or seltzer
Know your calories and quantities:
Examples:
Alexander (2.5 fl oz)
|
180
|
Bacardi (2.5 fl oz)
|
120
|
Black Russian (3 fl oz)
|
250
|
Bloody Mary (5 fl oz)
|
116
|
Bourbon & Soda (4 fl oz)
|
105
|
Daiquiri (2 fl oz)
|
110
|
Gin Rickey (7 fl oz)
|
115
|
Gin & Tonic (7.5 fl oz)
|
170
|
Grasshopper (2.25 fl oz)
|
165
|
High Ball (8 fl oz)
|
165
|
Mai Tai (4.5 fl oz)
|
310
|
130
| |
Margarita (3 fl oz)
|
170
|
Martini (2.5 fl oz)
|
155
|
Mint Julep (10 fl oz)
|
215
|
Old Fashioned (4 fl oz)
|
180
|
Pina Colada (4.5 fl oz)
|
260
|
Screwdriver (7 fl oz)
|
175
|
*Every party/vacation/dinner out doesn’t have to be a time to splurge!
Pick and choose, stay within your calorie count, make a plan of “attack” before you go, don’t skip meals the day of a celebration.
Keep healthy snacks in your bag, it's summer and you're on the go!!
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