The weekend is upon you. Do you have plans? Do those plans include exercising, eating well, and staying fit?
According to some research, women consume about 115 more calories each day over the weekend than they do during the week. Those extra calories can tack on about nine to ten pounds each year.
And I don’t need to tell you that with the arrival of holiday season that 115 extra calories is probably a huge underestimation.
That is why you need a few tips to help you to avoid weekend weight gain:
Monitor Movie Eating
Are you heading to the movies this weekend? If so, put down the popcorn and the sugary soda. Both of these can kill any of your good eating habits during the week. In fact, a soda and popcorn combo can pack a hefty 1600 calories, depending on the size. That is a lot of calories for just one person for one meal. The better option, then, is to bring your own foods, if your movie theater lets you. Try the 100 calorie packs of goodies available prepackaged for you otherwise. Many movie theaters now offer these.
Date Night Dinner Mistakes
When heading out for that special dinner, do take the time to focus on what you are eating. Choose foods that are healthy for you. Skip out on fatty deserts that make you feel bad after that date, too. You may want to choose the smallest steak or go for the vegetables instead of the baked potato. These small changes will help to reduce the weekend weight gain.
Stay Active
Perhaps the biggest mistake you can make on the weekends is not doing anything. Get busy. Go for a run, swim or play a game of basketball with your friends.
I’ve even made a couple of quick at home workout videos that you can do in under 20 minutes right in your own home. You can find them here:
Cutie with the Bootie @home workout
Following just these few tips will keep your body in line for your health goals throughout the week. Plus you still get to do the things you love and spend time with your friends.