Help!! Heading to a Super Bowl bbq...

I always bring a healthy salad to share and keep the snacking to a minimum. Good Luck!

Don't let one meal blow your entire week. No matter what happens you can exercise. Do some cardio before you go if you can so your metabolism is up. Drink lots of water so you don't overeat and you will feel fuller. Its ok to have a little of the BBQ but try to eat more of the veggies and fruits if you can. I had a big lunch with low cal foods. Celery, tuna with greek yogurt etc.. Even if you go over your calories today just pick up your workout tomorrow! Its going to be ok just don't give up and moderation is key.

There have been a couple of these threads today! LOL. Lots of nervous people out there.

I'll give you the same advice I gave the others. Two words: tight jeans!

And yes, have fun. No one wants to feel as though they're being deprived of having a good time. But who needs to over-do?? Not you, not me, not 99.9% of the people here!

Go Pack!!!

Great idea!!

Same for me...I am going DOWN...LOL

Before you go, have a snack high in protein, along with a little good fat. That will keep your blood sugar steady and the fat will keep you satisfied. Remind yourself you have made a commitment to better health and that you don't want to undo all your hard work. Focus on the game, the commercials, the people, the ceiling(? ) ANYTHING but food.

Avoid overdoing the alcohol, if possible, as it can cloud your judgement, which can lead to uncontrolled nibbling. Besides, if you go easy on the alcohol, you can save some calories for guacamole, which has good fat in it. Look for veggie items, fresh veggies in guacamole is a better bet than chips. If there is bbq'd anything, leave off as much sauce as possible--usually loaded w/sugar. Drink lots of water. If you put a lemon in water, or sparkling water, nobody can tell if you are drinking something stronger and more calorie-laden.

Since lots of the things commonly served on game day are high in sodium, a little extra water will help you flush it out.

And despite what you may think-probably nobody really CARES what you are drinking, because they are too busy drinking themselves and pigging out at the food table. People-watch and think how much better YOU are going to feel come Monday, because you had a plan, you took control, enjoyed the game and the company, and still stayed on track.

I know I said ignore the food, but pay enough attention to it so that you can see if there is something REALLY good that you want to have a SMALL portion of, and then plan for it. With careful planning, you can still enjoy some food you don't ordinarily have and not undo the progress you have made.

So let's say you are "good" and on Monday you are weighing--if you are up a pound or two, don't flip out and assume all is lost. Sodium takes a day or two to flush out, so up the water, keep eating healthy and it will only be a temporary bump in the road.

Enjoy the game.

Go Packers!!!! Go Steelers!!! Since I have no particular affinity for either team, I am just looking forward to a good game!!

BTW, it looks like there are good suggestions prior to my post. Although when I started writing, there were no other responses, by the time I finished the "novella" others jumped in, so if anything I say is redundant, that is why!!