Stop Weekend Binges

Nlongenecker

Found this article online. I have a major problem with this, figured I'm not the only one. So why not share

Stop Weekend Binges
Crammed with barbecues, family functions, and cocktail hours weekends can be healthy-eating minefields. Avoid the most common pitfalls with these tips from Jennifer Nelson, R.D., of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Eating Problem - All your social events revolve around food.
Why it happens - With so many tempting items within reach all weekend long, it seems impossible to avoid blowing your diet.
Rescue remedy - You don't have to stay home, choose between parties or turn down every single bite. Before you leave the house, have a small, protein-rich snack (to prevent that "I'm starving" feeling). At the party, look at everything that's being offered first, then zero in on a few items that look too good to pass up and just have those.


Eating Problem - Grazing all weekend long.
Why it happens - Without a structured schedule, you grab whatever food is within easy reach.
Rescue remedy Take 15 minutes midday Friday to review your weekend plans; identify any potential trouble spots (e.g., you're attending a backyard barbecue on Sunday) so you can schedule your meal and snack times around them. By imposing some guidelines, you cut the chances that you'll nibble mindlessly.

Eating Problem - After a very long week you are so ready to kick off your long weekend with a big bowl of triple-fudge ice cream.
Why it happens - You're craving comfort, not food.
Rescue remedy - Brainstorm non-food
ways to soothe yourself, like meeting a friend for a walk in the park or getting a pedicure while you finish up your summer reading. If you still need the sugar, you can usually get your fix without putting too big a dent in your diet; two Snickers Miniatures provide total indulgence but set you back just 85 calories.

shnnd19

Thanks for sharing, that's 1/2 of my problems the other is when I start drinking & than I want to eat everything. I found the article very interesting.

Holton

Thanks for sharing, that's 1/2 of my problems the other is when I start drinking & than I want to eat everything. I found the article very interesting.

Same here!

ingeborgv

Thanks for sharing, that's 1/2 of my problems the other is when I start drinking & than I want to eat everything. I found the article very interesting.

Me too. That's why I'm imposing a complete ban on alcohol for myself from Jan 1 to Valentine's Day... and crossing my fingers that I'll manage to stick with it.

Cristy_AZ

Thanks for sharing, that's 1/2 of my problems the other is when I start drinking & than I want to eat everything. I found the article very interesting.

Me too! 90 day alcohol abstinence starts new year for me and my husband. Good luck!! We'll need it too!

Me too. That's why I'm imposing a complete ban on alcohol for myself from Jan 1 to Valentine's Day... and crossing my fingers that I'll manage to stick with it.