7 Weekend Survival Tips To Avoid Weight Gain
According to researchers our eating habits change quite dramatically on the weekends, particularly as we reach for more calorie-dense foods and alcoholic beverages.
If this is the case for you it can certainly be very easy to gain weight over time.
A study published in the journal obesity reports, “Statistically significant dietary intake differences occur for different days of the week.” Researchers found that 19 to 50 years old’s take in 115-500 calories per day more on the weekend in comparison to weekdays.
While that may seem like a small amount, over the course of a year it could add up to nearly 42,000-177,000 extra calories which equates to 12-50 pounds of unwanted fat in your problem areas.
In Order To Avoid Weekend Weight Gain,
Follow These 7 Simple Tips.
- Be Consistent
Those who successfully lose weight and keep it off long term are consistent in their eating and exercise routine, regardless of which day of the week it is.The message is clear, maintain good eating habits every day and you’ll see lasting results. - Get A Move On
Look for as many opportunities as possible to move a bit more. Remember, as your body becomes more effecient with exercise, the harder and longer you need to work out. This way any extra calories you consume over the weekend will be offset by your increased activity. - Stock Up On Healthy Food
Don’t give yourself the excuse to eat poorly over the weekend. Make sure your kitchen is well supplied with wholesome food. If you need to, check your fridge and pantry on Friday morning so that you can drop by the store on your way home to re-stock for the weekend ahead. - Breakfast Is Important
Get your weekend off to a good start by having a small breakfast. This will help you to naturally eat fewer calories during the day. If your week is normally pretty busy, it can be a great time for the whole family to enjoy each others company without feeling rushed. - Don’t Go Hungry
If you normally eat out on the weekends try to avoid skipping meals during the day to “save up for later.” This normally backfires, and you end up eating way more than you would if you’d simply eaten normally throughout the day.Instead, go for a few lighter meals earlier in the day to keep you going until later – this will help take the edge off your hunger, which means it’ll be easier to avoid overeating. - Beware and Watch Your Alcohol Intake
It’s a well known fact that most alcoholic drinks are pretty heavy on the calories, so either abstain or drink sparingly. Even low caloric alcoholic drinks, even in moderation, can drastically slow down your metabolism since your liver has to spend a lot of energy detoxifing the alcohol from the body.In fact, cutting out just one drink could save you up to 750 calories (depending on the drink of course).Save the drinks when you’ve reached a milestone in your fat loss! - Keep Your Goals In Mind
Try to keep your lifestyle goals in mind over the weekend, but don’t get too obsessed – the weekend should be a time to relax, stretch tight muscles, unwind and enjoy yourself by feeding your body and mind with the best things in life!
Remember, it’s okay to make an occasional splurge. And, if your weekend doesn’t quite go to plan, tomorrow is a new day! There’s no need to give up altogether even if you’ve had your second or third bad weekend in a row.
Instead, try to get back on track quickly by having a healthy breakfast bringing your lunch from home, snacking on whole foods, drinking whey protein shakes which are high in amino acids, and making time for exercise each and every day.
What are your weekend survival tips?
To Your Fat Loss & Body Transformation,
Von James is a Hollywood Body Transformation Expert who has helped thousands of women and men over the last 12 years, to build toned, sexy bodies via his Extreme Burn Fitness & Eating Lifestyle System.
