Tomorrow
is June 1, which means the official start to "wedding month." You
probably have at least one wedding to attend or participate in this
month, and maybe one every week.
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How are you suppose to handle the endless buffets, cakes, and bridesmaids' luncheons while still staying in swimsuit shape? Here are my tips on how you can...
...have your (wedding) cake and stay slim too!
Don't skip meals.
The biggest mistake I see most people make when attending a wedding is
"saving up" calories for the event by skipping meals or eating very
little leading up to the wedding. This backfires because they end up
overeating at the actual event. If you do want to "save up" a few
calories, my suggestion is skipping any treats you may normally have
that day and the day after (piece of chocolate, ice cream, bag of chips,
etc) and going calorie-free for all your drinks (so skipping any
specialty coffee drinks or juices). This will allow you some wiggle room
for enjoying indulgent foods at the wedding without leaving you
starving when you arrive. The day of and the day after, have your
normal, balanced meals including a whole grain, a lean protein, and one
or more fruits and veggies at each meal.
Have a strategic snack before you go.
Having a small snack
(100-200 calories) that includes some protein and some complex
carbohydrate (i.e. small apple with piece of string cheese, handful of
baby carrots with 2 tbsp. hummus, or half a banana with 10 almonds) will
help to keep blood sugar levels in check and ward off cravings, helping
you to make smarter choices at the wedding since you won't be ravenous
and have low blood sugar when you arrive.
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Swap out the sparkling.
If the wedding reception includes champagne or punch, alternate between
glasses of that and water to stay hydrated and keep your total calories
in check for the evening. To stay festive, chose sparkling water.
Choose your favorites.
If you are faced with a buffet at the reception, chose your favorite
item from each food group rather than trying to eat a little of
everything. So that might mean choosing the chicken or the fish, the
bread or the rice, the bride's cake or the groom's cake, rather than
taking both. The exception are fresh fruits and veggies-- you can double
up on those if you like.
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Step away from the food.
Rather than congregate with friends around a food table, encourage
everyone to get a plate and grab a spot away from the food. This will
make it easier to avoid mindless seconds. Then don't forget to head for
the dance floor when you are done! You'll make memories with your
friends and burn calories!
