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Weekend Weight Loss Tips
(Will) Power Through Your Weekends!
Yeah, you deserve to have fun when Friday rolls around, but that doesn't mean your diet has to go off the rails. How to treat yourself and still ward off Monday muffin top
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Slim Down Around the Clock
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Friday, 6 p.m.
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Saturday, 10 a.m.
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Saturday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Saturday, 9 p.m.
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Sunday, 6 p.m.
Saturday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekend wrecker: Holiday mentality
"Routine helps because your stomach gets used to being fed at certain times," says McManus, "and you're more likely to stick to your chosen foods because it's easier." On days off, a break in routine can be a pitfall. "We tend to treat weekends like holidays, but the problem is they come 52 times a year, not just once," says Bowerman.
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Damage control: Sticking to your Monday-to-Friday routine--say, eating every two to three hours--is a sensible solution, but will you really do it? If you know the answer is no, it's better to acknowledge that from the start and pencil in a "cheat" meal during this time chunk. A planned cheat meal can help prevent a complete blowout. The reasoning: When you know where you're going to spend your extra calories, you won't waste them on other foods that aren't as tasty (e.g., cake that's so-so but not delicious).
On days when you know you'll be away from home for hours, ensure you snack well by carrying healthy options in your purse or car: some nuts, baby carrots, whole-grain crackers, an apple, or a three-ounce pop-top can of tuna with a fork.
Your Entire Day of Flat-Belly Meals
"Routine helps because your stomach gets used to being fed at certain times," says McManus, "and you're more likely to stick to your chosen foods because it's easier." On days off, a break in routine can be a pitfall. "We tend to treat weekends like holidays, but the problem is they come 52 times a year, not just once," says Bowerman.
6 Ways to Reward Yourself Without Using Food
Damage control: Sticking to your Monday-to-Friday routine--say, eating every two to three hours--is a sensible solution, but will you really do it? If you know the answer is no, it's better to acknowledge that from the start and pencil in a "cheat" meal during this time chunk. A planned cheat meal can help prevent a complete blowout. The reasoning: When you know where you're going to spend your extra calories, you won't waste them on other foods that aren't as tasty (e.g., cake that's so-so but not delicious).
On days when you know you'll be away from home for hours, ensure you snack well by carrying healthy options in your purse or car: some nuts, baby carrots, whole-grain crackers, an apple, or a three-ounce pop-top can of tuna with a fork.
Your Entire Day of Flat-Belly Meals
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