When the weather gets hot I love to host and attend as many barbecues as possible. Unfortunately, the typical spread of hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs and potato salad can wreak havoc with your diet so here are my 10 tips to stay slim during summer BBQ season. If you are hosting the barbecue it’s up to you to serve healthier fare but when attending you don’t have that option.
How to Maximize Your Willpower to Lose Weight
We’ve all been there before – you spend weeks pumping yourself up for the commitment you’re going to make towards a healthier diet and regular fitness routine. This time, things are going to be different. You WILL do what it takes to look and feel your best. You’re so motivated, you start off strong! You avoid carbs for three weeks straight. You partake in cardio at least four times a week. Nothing can stop you, you’re doing great! But then, you go out to lunch with a girlfriend and she gets french fries with her meal. You just peck on a few – after all, you deserve it! But those few french fries unlock a craving you aren’t necessarily prepared to deal with.
HEALTHY, EASY EGG RECIPES
My healthy, easy egg recipes will have you licking your lips and begging for more! Protein is one of to the main building blocks a healthy diet and eggs are one of the best options available. Eggs have only 70 calories, no carbs and 7 grams of high quality protein plus other nutrients. They are readily available, cheap, low calorie, gluten free, and extremely versatile. I love eggs simply cooked but adding extra ingredients can easily turn them into a really special meal or snack.
10 TIPS TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE
Instead of just focusing on your home, now is actually a good time of year to spring clean your fitness routine. Although important to refresh the yard and wash the windows, I think it’s even more important to reassess your wellness lifestyle and make changes as needed. Here are my top 10 tips on how to hit the restart button on your fitness program.
4 BEAUTIFUL DRESSES FOR WOMEN OVER 50
Here are 4 beautiful dresses for women over 50. I don’t wear dresses that often but when I do I really like to glam it up. Three of these dresses I have owned for many years and the fourth I recently bought on my trip to Punta Cana. I stay away from frumpy frocks and always look for dresses that are both current and timeless and I use lots of accessories to make my look more interesting.
