DRINK WATER: You want to make sure to drink plenty of water. About 2-4 cups before the party starts and drink regularly throughout the party. This will ensure a full stomach and will prevent overeating.
NO BUNS: Take the buns off for all sandwiches. Try a lettuce wrap, or just cut the meat up and eat it plain.
LEAN PROTEIN AND VEGGIES: Start with these items first. They will fill you up and cause you to not eat as much junk. You won’t be filled up with saturated and trans fats, or worthless sugar, instead you’ll be filled up with nutrient, fiber, and protein dense foods.
STAY AWAY FROM LIQUID CALORIES: Try and eliminate, or minimize greatly the fruit juices, pops, and alcohol. They usually don’t fill you up at all, and actually cause you to want more. Opt for the water, low-cal drinks, or have a piece of fruit instead.
DON’T EAT OUT OF THE BAG: Always put your portions on a plate. Eating out of a bag or container you can’t control the portion size and usually overeat big time. And with all the extra excitement and distractions around it will usually be multiplied.
DIPS ARE A NO-NO: Instead of cheese, dressings, or dips opt for guacamole. It is super healthy with healthy fats and fiber that will fill you up quicker and make you feel satisfied.
STICK WITH WHOLE GRAINS RATHER THAN WHITE: If you are serving, or eating, chips, breads, rice, tortillas, or pasta try and make it a whole wheat/grain version. They’re packed with more fiber, vitamins, minerals, and overall healthier for you. It will fill you up faster.
HAVE HEALTHY SNACK BARS OR MEAL REPLACEMENTS: Serving up and having the option for healthy snacks are always good for the host. The guests will probably look better at you for having the option. Food snack bars like Prograde Cravers, Lara bars, Cliff Bars, and other such items will make the healthier people their feel more comfortable, and make the experience more enjoyable.
Jason Yun, a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Sports Nutritionist, is a local fitness bootcamp and weight management teacher. To book him to speak at your local Columbus company, club, or organization please contact him by email at jyun@yunbootcamps.com or by phone at 614-432-9703. For a free 2-week trial to his Yun Fitness Bootcamps in Columbus, or to learn more about his nutrition class please go to either http://www.yunbootcamps.com/specialoffer.html orhttp://www.yunnutrition.com
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