{"id":8698,"date":"2018-06-22T18:06:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=8698"},"modified":"2018-06-22T18:06:50","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:06:50","slug":"slim-down-tips-for-a-healthier-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=8698","title":{"rendered":"Slim Down Tips for a Healthier Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(StatePoint) Summer means BBQs, beach time and swimsuits, but it could also mean a change in eating habits and not necessarily for the better. Many people work hard throughout the winter in hopes of losing weight before summer, but when summer arrives, they abandon their healthy lifestyle and risk gaining weight.<\/p>\n

\u201cA healthy lifestyle is just that \u2014 a lifestyle \u2014 and can definitely be attainable all year long with the right tools,\u201d says Mandi Knowles, dietitian for South Beach Diet.<\/p>\n

With these simple slim down tips and tricks from Knowles, you can stay on the weight loss track and keep up your healthy routine this summer and beyond.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Eat Before You Go Out:<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re headed out for a big meal or party, don\u2019t skip breakfast or your mid-morning snack. Eat plenty of nutritious, high-fiber foods all throughout the day. Pretend the day is just like any other, and you\u2019ll be way less likely to over-indulge.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Have Fruit for Dessert:<\/strong>\u00a0Delicious fruit is in season, so trade that lemon meringue pie for some fresh cantaloupe or strawberries. Offer to make a fruit salad for potlucks, picnics and barbecues. Don\u2019t forget fruit smoothies. Add fresh spinach or kale to your shake and you\u2019ll fulfill a vegetable serving while satiating your sweet tooth.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stick to Your Routine:<\/strong>\u00a0On vacations and weekends it\u2019s easy to spiral away from good habits. To avoid a weight loss setback, try sticking to your weekday routine. Make good choices like eating a nutritious breakfast, getting some exercise and packing healthful snacks to fuel your day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Watch What You Drink:<\/strong>\u00a0You don\u2019t have to give up alcohol completely, but you should watch what you drink. Swap wine, beer and margaritas, which can be packed with sugar, for lighter drinks like vodka with sparkling water and a lime. Or ditch the alcohol all together and spice up water with fresh fruit.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lighten up Those BBQ Recipes:<\/strong>\u00a0Pasta and potato salads are staples at many picnics, but they can also pack on excess calories, depending on how they are made. Use whole-grain pasta, olive oil, herbs and lemon juice to make pasta salad. Try sweet potatoes, turnips and Greek yogurt in potato salad. Use lean ground beef for burgers and skip the bun.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Get Moving:<\/strong>\u00a0Take advantage of the warm weather to get outside and move. Make time to take walks around the neighborhood, go for a swim, hike with friends or even do yoga in the park. You\u2019ll feel better and your body will thank you.<\/p>\n

More tips and information can be found on South Beach Diet\u2019s blog, The Palm, at palm.southbeachdiet.com.
\nEven if you\u2019re not at your goal weight, don\u2019t let that stop you. By making smart choices this summer, you can live a healthier lifestyle and have the confidence to strut your stuff at the beach, pool and anywhere else the season takes you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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