BBQ tips from the ma'am

Do you ever go to a BBQ and eat so much you feel like someone has to cart you home in a wheel barrow? Like you blew all the progress you made at the gym this week in two short hours?

Well here are some tips to help you enjoy yourself at upcoming summer BBQs without blowing your entire meal plan.

1. give yourself a maximum # of alcoholic or sugary beverages per party or per hour. Or alternate each caloric bev with a glass of water.
2. Be good with your eating a couple of days before if when you know you're going to a party this weekend. That way you can use the BBQ or party as you cheat meal and relax.
3. Try not to go to a BBQ FAMISHED. At the least, eat a small snack an hour or two before you leave so you don't grossly overeat when you get there.
4. If you are bringing a dish to the party, try to bring some kind of healthier option, e.g: something with some vegetables, hummus, a quinoa salad, or fruit tray.
5. Load some veg on your plate as well as potato salad and chicken legs.
6. Control your portion size. Try not to mound the food on your plate-just go back for seconds in a couple of hours.
7. Eat dessert first. Well, maybe after your vegetables. So you still have room.
8. Lastly, relax, enjoy and get back on track with your food and workouts tomorrow!

Happy Independence Day!