Fit, Active and Regret Free this Holiday Weekend
Jul 3rd, 2009 by tracybenham
Here are some “kick butt” tips for keeping fit, active and regret free on the Fourth of July from our Director/Exercise and Sport Physiologist Tracy Benham.
• Sports and summertime go together. Plan an activity early in the day. Play baseball, touch football; go to the local pool or beach.
• Get outside early and see if you can think of and do more than four activities before four o’clock to celebrate the Fourth.
• Eat a bowl of fruit before you head for the barbecue goodies. Tons of fruits are in season. Make a Fourth of July fruit cocktail. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries…
• Use a plate. You will be less tempted to mindlessly snack.
• Skip the cheese and the Mayo on your burger and load up on lettuce tomatoes, pickles, onions and relish.
• Alternate cocktails and other caloric beverages with a glass of water. Or … just avoid the high calorie beverages all together!
• Take the skin off of your barbecue chicken.
• Eat only half of your hot dog and fill your plate with beans, fruits and veggies.
• Have a small burger or split one with a friend.
• Skip the chips and all day snacking. Enjoy a small dessert instead.
• Trying to avoid red meat? Try a turkey burger or Boca burger instead.
• Have a healthy breakfast, participate in as many sports/activities as possible and enjoy a healthy barbecue or dinner with friends and family.
• Make your entire weekend as active as possible.
• Be sure to take a minute to be Thankful for our Troops and our Country.
Remember: You do not have to sacrifice your health to celebrate!
