I know, I know... you are excited about the 4th of July. You're telling yourself it's because of the family bonding time, the screaming and popping of the fireworks, but come on people, let's be honest - it's because of the food!
Everyone loves a holiday. For whatever reason, we seem to think that just because a day shows up on the national calendar, it's not going to show up on the bathroom scale. Well, I have a newsflash for you - it will. And in a big day.
One of the most popular events on a day such as the 4th is related to food - the bbq. And here's the skinny on that - unless your friends are as health conscious as you are, the odds are your menu's going to consist of some hot dogs, hamburgs and potato salad. Not to mention a beer to chase it down. And although your basic hot dog is low in calorie content, it is BUSTING OUT with fat, as is your basic hamburger. When you wrap either of them in a bun and wash em down with a Bud... eek! Walk away. (Not to mention the fact that whatever "meat" is put into a dog is still up for debate).
If you are going to a bbq, come prepared. Mentally and with rations. When you see everyone happily shoveling food into their mouth, don't grumble about how you're on a diet and everyone else should be, too. Be a big kid and walk over to the fruit salad table. Make yourself a nice big bowl of watermelon, then track down a salad and a piece of chicken. If your bbq hosts aren't serving anything low fat, go to plan b - sneak off to the bathroom and eat that Balance Bar or bag of nuts you've stowed away into your purse.
If you are changing your lifestyle, that means changing your life. Go to the bbq's and act like a normal person. But get your fun out of a dip in the pool instead of a chip with dip. On the 5th, trust me, you'll be happy you did.
Independence Day Does Not Apply to Food!
Posted by C.L. R.
I know, I know... you are excited about the 4th of July. You're telling yourself it's because of the family bonding time, the screaming and popping of the fireworks, but come on people, let's be honest - it's because of the food! Everyone loves a holiday. For whatever reason, we seem to think that just because a day shows up on the national calendar, it's not going to show up on the bathroom scale. Well, I have a newsflash for you - it will. And in a big day. One of the most popular events on a day such as the 4th is related to food - the bbq. And here's the skinny on that - unless your friends are as health conscious as you are, the odds are your menu's going to consist of some hot dogs, hamburgs and potato salad. Not to mention a beer to chase it down. And although your basic hot dog is low in calorie content, it is BUSTING OUT with fat, as is your basic hamburger. When you wrap either of them in a bun and wash em down with a Bud... eek! Walk away. (Not to mention the fact that whatever "meat" is put into a dog is still up for debate). If you are going to a bbq, come prepared. Mentally and with rations. When you see everyone happily shoveling food into their mouth, don't grumble about how you're on a diet and everyone else should be, too. Be a big kid and walk over to the fruit salad table. Make yourself a nice big bowl of watermelon, then track down a salad and a piece of chicken. If your bbq hosts aren't serving anything low fat, go to plan b - sneak off to the bathroom and eat that Balance Bar or bag of nuts you've stowed away into your purse. If you are changing your lifestyle, that means changing your life. Go to the bbq's and act like a normal person. But get your fun out of a dip in the pool instead of a chip with dip. On the 5th, trust me, you'll be happy you did.