We are well into summer and all that it entails including the social outings with B-B-Q's, drinking and fun in the sun events. The annual 4th of July holiday is no different.
Is the "party" in the mouth when social events ideally should be "people" events? So how do you make these holidays fun without the added calories of excess food? You start with avoiding food as entertainment.
Delight in the people around you. Engage them in more activity rather than sitting exclusively by a snack table. Play games in the yard with badminton, frisbee or volleyball. Even card games (minus the bowls of junk food around). If you are traveling, walk on the beach, hike in the forest and be the tourist, viewing sights you have never experienced.
There will always have to be food around so learn to focus on the fresh harvest of great tasting fruits available at this time of year with juicy watermelon, sweet cherries and healthy blueberries to replace all the gooey desserts. Instead of strict dieting strive just to maintain your current weight loss and practice the age old "mindful eating" making it a point to focus on the sight, smell and real flavor of food by chewing everything slowly and savoring each bite. Declare your freedom from overeating and be happy with yourself when you face the scale later in the week.
And don't forget the real reason we have a 4th of July which came about because of all the valiant efforts of American leaders, both past and present,. they deserve the real salute of honor.
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