Studies have shown that people eat approx 115 calories more on the weekend than during the week. In addition, if you eat only 50 to 100 extra calories a day, you will gain 5 to 10 pounds a year. So you can see why taking control of your weekends can be the key to healthy living.
What things will help with weekend binging?
1. Start to identify your weak points here and take action. If you tend to ‘gorge’ during social events, plan ahead so that doesn’t happen. Not every evening out should be an opportunity to go off track.
2. Notice alcohol calories and keep it in check. One way to do this is to have one drink and then alternate with calorie free beverages. Add a lime for festivity and enjoy without over indulging.
3. Lastly, the weekends are really the time to have fun by increasing your activity. Play ball!! Go on a hike. Play with kids. Don’t make television your only weekend activity.
I am sure with a little attention, you can start to identify your “weekend Achilles heel.” Send me your weekend ideas; I am sure you have some great ones!
To your health,
Dr. Sennholz
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Any information, medical or otherwise, contained in this blog is purely for entertainment and is not intended as medical advice or medical treatment. Please consult your own doctor for any medical advice or treatment.
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