Weekend eating is different because your schedule and mindset changes. Like…..

“I’ve been working hard all week and it’s time for some fun!”

“Tomorrow I’m going to a friend’s dinner party.”​​​​​​​

“I’m feeling kind of bummed out, I want ice cream and pizza.”

“I got a big promotion, let’s go celebrate!”

These are the type of real-life situations that we all deal with.

And usually, food decisions are connected to them (you could name 10 more situations).

Instead of trying to follow unrealistic food rules, do this instead….

💥 Make better food choices in each life situation.

For instance, that house tailgate party this weekend has protein foods and fresh cut veggies (eat those first).

Protein foods fill you up on fewer calories and leave less room for the goodies.

Speaking of the goodies (dessert, drinks, etc.), one serving is what to aim for. Eat slow and enjoy the game!

💥 If You’re Trying To Lose Weight, The Weekend Matters Big-Time

Let’s say you’re trying to lose weight and eating 500 fewer daily calories than what you’d need to maintain your weight.

That’s enough to lose one pound a week.

💥 That’s with no... hiccups.

Maybe you’ve got a great routine down, and you’re consistently eating the same amount and nailing your calorie intake goal.

You like eating this way, and it feels pretty sustainable.

💥​​​​​​​ Good. But then the weekend comes…

On Sunday evening, you go over to a friend's house for the big football game. This is the time to eat those protein foods first (remember!)

And, grazing on food and drinks for 6-8 hours will drive your calorie count up fast.

So, this scenario could happen on any weekend.

Despite your consistent eating during the week, you end up with a calorie surplus for the week instead of your planned 3,500 calorie deficit.

So, you gain weight for the week.

Disappointing, for sure.

This is a simplistic example, but it’s exactly the kind of thing that can happen to all of us……..

And that is this fact: You can eat your foods and drinks for the week exactly as you planned—ALMOST.

Follow your food plan on the weekend too. You can enjoy plenty of foods during the big game this weekend. Just have a plan.

Your plan leads to your body transformation for life, if you consistently follow it.

Eat well and keep moving this weekend! 

Coach Mark

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