Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

Happy Labor Day! Today is the day where the grill is being fired up and finger lickin' barbecue fills up everyone's plate. Plenty of ribs, hot dogs, pork shoulder, baked beans, spaghetti, and desserts are about to fill up everyone's stomachs. So how in the world are you going to be able to indulge in your favorite barbecue foods and not overeat? This can be a tricky situation, but there are things that you can do to keep from not being able to button up your britches. 

• Quench your thirst with low calorie beverages
• Eat smaller portions by eating on smaller plates
• Limit your calorie intake 
• Don't fry anything but grill everything
• Eat in moderation and give your stomach time to fully digest
• Drink PLENTY of water
• Limit your alcohol intake
• Don't forget to EXERCISE

Enjoy this time spent with family and friends but don't allow a couple of pounds to sneak up on you! Follow these few holiday eating tips and get back to your routine tomorrow! 

-Stay Healthy, Stay Happy