As We Head Into This Holiday Weekend, We Know That We're Going To Have At Least One Picnic Or Party To Attend. While These Are Usually Very Fun And Festive, I Routinely Get Asked The Question, "How Do I Stay On Track?"
It's Not Hard To Stay On Track, But I'm Not Going To Lie And Claim It To Be A Walk In The Park Either. It Does Take Willpower And A Sense Of Reasonable Expectations. Obviously, Staying At Home Will Be Easier To Meet Your Expectations Than If You're Running Around The Whole Weekend. Here Are Some Tried And True Tips To Keep On You Track No Matter What Your Weekend Holds.
DRINK YOUR WATER.
This Tip Goes For Everyday Life In General And Doesn't Get Excused Because It's A Holiday Weekend Complete With Beer-Infused BBQ Celebrations. You'll Be Less Likely To Keep Grazing At The Picnic. You'll Be Less Likely To Have That 3rd Or 4th Drink, Which Just Dehydrates You Anyway. Keep Bottled Water On Hand And Don't Forget That Most Tap Water Is A Perfectly Acceptable Alternative To Bottled Water. Keep Refilling That Water Bottle!
KEEP HEALTHY SNACKS ON HAND/BRING YOUR OWN HEALTH FOOD.
Be That Friend Who Brings The Healthy Food To The Picnic. By Bringing Your Own Healthy Food, You Know That You Have At Least One Healthy Option On The Buffet Table. Speaking Of Buffet Table, Try To Avoid All The Mayo-Laden Salads. While In The Car Or At Home, Keep Small Bags Of Pick-Me-Up Snacks Such As Apples, Bananas, A Small Bag Of Raw Almonds, A Small Piece Of Cheese With Fruit.
GET YOUR WORKOUT IN EARLY.
And In My Opinion Only Skip One Day. Rest Days Are Important, But Rest Holiday Weekends Are Set-Backs. Keep Up Your Streak Of Building-A-Better-Me With Some Early Morning Exercising....Even If You're An Evening Exerciser. While I Choose To Push Play, There Are Many Other Options Out There. I'll Also Be Lacing Up My Running Shoes Once This Holiday Weekend, And Don't Forget About Hiking With Your Little Ones. You'll Feel Energized The Whole Day Through If You Get Your Workout Done In The Early AM.
STAY ACCOUNTABLE.
Tell Someone That Your Plan Is Eat Healthy, Workout, And Drink Your Water. When You Do It, Tell Them. Or Post It To Facebook,Twitter, Or our support group. Let People Know Because There Is Someone Out There That Cares! You Don't Think So? Tell Me; I Care!!
HAVE FUN. While Keeping In Mind All Of The Above Points, It Is A Holiday Weekend And The Unofficial Close To Summertime. One Last Hurrah Before The Routine Of School Begins. One Last Hurrah While Summer Hours At Work Are Still In Effect. One Last Hurrah Before The "It's-The-End-Of-The-Year" Push yourself until is takes hold and Doesn't Let Go. Enjoy Yourself!
