HGs TOP ATE Tips for a Guilt-Free Summer... HG Tips for Guilt-Free Summer1. Unless youre heading to a cookout, eat before you leave home. Youll save cash and calories -- chances are, the food at home will be less expensive and better for you than anything youll find at your destination. Going to an amusement park or baseball game? First have a protein-packed meal! 2. Be prepared. Pack emergency snacks that can stand the heat, like 100-calorie packs of nuts, jerky, and snack bars without melty layers. Click here, here, and here for great picks. Non-food must-haves: sunscreen and cute sunglasses! 3. Stay hydrated. Its hot out there! And did you know dehydration can trick your body into thinking its hungry, when what you really need is some good old-fashioned agua? Remember to keep the water flowing wherever you go, and carry around a refillable water bottle when possible. Bored with plain H2O? Click for tips. 4. Keep active! If you spend all day, every day, just sitting around your too-hot abode, youll be more likely to idly munch out of boredom. Rest and relaxation are great, but get in some activity too! The calorie burn is an added bonus... 5. Check out all your options before you chew. Strolling along the boardwalk? Dont stop at the first giant-pretzel vendor you see. At a BBQ? Peruse all the food items being offered before filling up your plate. This will help you find the most diet-friendly options and determine what might be worth splurging on. 6. Contribute to the cookout! If you bring guilt-free food, thats one less item on the table with a big caloric question mark over it. But were not suggesting you roll up with a bag of celery -- check out the recipe links below for ideas everyone will love. 7. Get a cooler. If youre going on a road trip, youll be able to cart along healthy drive-time snacks, like cut veggies and light yogurt. If youre going to the beach for the day, you wont be stuck buying cold drinks every hour. And if youre camping or picnicking, youll be a hero to the whole group! 8. Have fun! Hey, if you overdo it a bit, its anything but the end of the world. Shake it off, and get back on track. If you know youll be indulging a bit more on vacation, prioritize some bonus exercise. Plan when you can, dont stress, and enjoy the summer!
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:23:34 +0000
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