by joshbousel
Summers signify for many the outdoor-eating season: weddings, soirees and barbecues to mention just a few. Alfresco dining, drinking and merry-making can feel more healthy just because you’re out of doors and closer to Mother Nature but those large gatherings of friends and/or family, freely-available alcohol, lots of meat and huge selections of buffet style food can all wreak havoc on your waistline and undo all your good work of your gym sessions that week.
Avoid binge eating and stay healthy with three simple strategies given below.
Do not arrive hungry!
If you arrive at a setting like that already hungry then by the time the aromas of those tempting, fatty foods start wafting though you will already have decided to devour your fair share. Do eat before you get there- something substantial with a low GI to keep your blood sugar steady and your cravings minimal. This will let you make sensible decision about the food once you arrive.
Alcohol Consumption
As well as being packed with calories that do not benefit your body, alcoholic drinks weaken your resolve and increase cravings for calorific, fatty foods. Limit your alcohol or just keep it clean with water. Another huge benefit of not drinking is that you can avoid those crazy drunken arguments that sometimes erupt when people drink too much.
Exercise
If it’s possible do some exercise before you go- this will not only get your metabolism spinning faster and thus able to deal with whatever you eat more efficiently, but it has the advantage of steering your subconscious in the right direction so you are less likely to binge on “fat people food” and more likely to choose healthy, “fitness people food”. If you can’t manage a session before you go then find a creative way of burning off some calories while you are there. Suggest a walk to see a pretty view, bring some kit along to play cricket or softball, dance!
Not only will you and your friends/family benefit from burning off a load of calories but you’ll all have a fun time- these are the moments that build great memories and make great photos (not all the wasted time spent drinking, over-eating and arguing).
Have fun this summer!
