summer time bbq's

mslee

During the summer months me and my family like to have friends and family over for bbq's, drinks, games or just family fun. I would like to know since I'm going on a diet and my family is in full support what type of foods could i have or cook that's good for me and I can stick to my diet but won't run my guest away??? Also when I go over to someones house for dinner or so what should I do when its time to eat and i really really wanna stick to my diet ? I don't wanna be rude and not eat but i wanna stick to the plan or weight loss !! also is it true that you can also pack on the pounds from certain drinks from the bar (other then beer).

red01angel

This is a GREAT article on how to survive summertime BBQs. I hope it helps!

http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_exercise_tips/tips_to_survive_summer_bbq_season

angela75022

1. Portion control
2. Eat SLOWLY... savor every bite
3. Get your BBQ sauce on the side.. put 1 or 2 Tbs thats it
(when its gone its gone)
4. You can always ask for chicken...
5. Only drink WATER

Hope this helps... this is what I do... my sis and I BBQ every weekend
This is how I plan to get through

kwardklinck

I grill chicken quite a bit. Eat some chicken and salad or other vegetables and you're still sticking to your plan.

keiko

This is a GREAT article on how to survive summertime BBQs. I hope it helps!

http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_exercise_tips/tips_to_survive_summer_bbq_season

Good article! There are also some good recipes for BBQ's one is chilled snap peas with creamy tarragon dressing.

I had to look for the article because part of the link is missing (though it's all there when I quoted you) so I'm going to post it again.

OK I'm editing because it is cutting the end of it off again. To get to the article click the quote button on red01angel's post and you can get to the whole link .

July24Lioness

We BBQ all the time and it is easy to stick to plan and eat.

Grilled, no sauce or on the side
Steak
Chicken
Shrimp
Fish

Sides:
Salads
Veggie Tray
Slaw

Desserts:
All the fresh fruit that summer has to offer!!

Barneystinson

Try veggies on the grill! Either on a skewer or in a grill basket. Asparagus and whole red peppers are amazing grilled.

Toss in some shrimp or chicken breasts and you've got a really good meal.