Tips for Eating Smart This Labor Day Weekend

I cannot believe the summer is finally coming to an end!! Labor day weekend is the official 'end' of summer. The pools & parks are closing and kiddos are back to school. We celebrate the end of summer with picnics/parties with our family & friends.....grilling some yummy eats and drinking some yummy drinks. It can definitely be a struggle to eat healthy & smart with all those eats and drinks surrounding you. So I wanted to make it a little easier on your with MY top 10 tips on eating smart this labor day weekend!!

10 Tips for Eating Smart this Labor Day Weekend: 

#1 Fill up before you go to the party. Avoid getting to the party or cookout on an empty stomach. Eat a healthy snack, like a banana, greek yogurt or Shakeology before heading out to the party. Going with something in your stomach will allow you to taste your favorite BBQ without filling up on it! 

#2 Skip the buns!! Enjoy your burger, but skip out on the bun, they are usually highly processed, sugar laden baked goods that are full of empty calories! 

#3 Top your burger with a mashed avocado instead of mayo. Avocado is loaded with healthy fats and helps your body with the nutrients it needs. Mayo is an unhealthy fat! 

#4 Put down the hotdog! But no seriously the average hot dog contains 513 mg of sodium which is about 20% of your recommended daily dose. 

#5 YOU host the party, if you are the host you get to choose the menu! You can opt for healthier versions of your favorite picnic foods. 

#6 Bring a healthy side dish to the party that you will enjoy as well as everyone else. 

#7 Skip out on the 1st round of drinks with everyone and opt for a bottle of water instead, then join in the fun! 

#8 If you are worried about over drinking.......have a glass of water in between every alcoholic beverage. (P.S. not only will this help with the empty calories but it will also help you with that ohhhhh soooo dreaded hangover tomorrow!)

#9 Skip the potato salad. Potato & macaroni salads are loaded with tons of calories and unhealthy fats!

#10 Walk right past that baked goods table and head for the fruit table!! 


I hope these tips help you to eat a little more SMART this holiday weekend!!! I wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday!! 

If you wanna get back on track after all the summer eats & treats, JOIN ME in my upcoming Facebook accountability group, I would love to have ya!!! The kids are going back to school, now its time to focus on YOU again!! All you gotta do is fill out this form below!! 

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Jenn