Weekend Diet Traps
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Uh oh. Think about this. Friday afternoon comes to a close. That means an end to the work week and another after-work happy hour signals the beginning of a weekend feeding frenzy. The calories and junk foods add up pretty quickly adding pounds to your body but nut much good nutrition.
Some people eat right all week but ruin their healthy diets on the weekends. Does this sound like you? Here are some tips for avoiding weekend diet traps.
Poll:Does your diet change on the weekend?
- Yes, I have trouble eating healthy foods on the weekends.
- Yes, but I actually eat healthier foods on the weekends.
- No, my diet stays about the same every day.
- Some weekends I eat healthy and some weekends I eat junk foods.
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Comments
I completely agree with the weekend food issue! So hard to stay focused on what to eat but i found a great book that has really helped me lose weight and stay energetic.
www.EatingforEnergy.ca
I encourage patients (and myself) to maintain their weight during the weekend and then to work on losing weight during the week. Extra physical activity helps, especially if it’s social (hike with friends, etc.).
Great tips Shereen.
I think we also have to ask ourselves why we binge on the weekends???
Perhaps we’re seeking balance and we can’t truly stand being “too healthy”. Therefore, we tell ourselves that we deserve a treat or binge because ate well or worked out.
I challenge people to ask “Just how good can I feel?” Why settle for balance when you can strive for the best health ever?!
Yuri
http://www.EatingforEnergy.ca