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.
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.
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.
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS
When the days start getting shorter it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. Every middle-aged woman I know wants to look great when celebrating. To ensure you won’t wake up on the day of the party with nothing to wear, it’s a good idea to drop a few pounds now. I always pre-plan, whether for a special event or the holiday season. I decide on my end goal (firm up a particular body part, fit into a special dress, or lose five pounds). Then I make a plan.
Setting Safe, Smart and Attainable Fitness Goals
While setting new intentions is always a good thing, having a defined end game is equally as important. The instinct is to go big, but in reality it’s always best to listen to our bodies to set realistic, smart and safe fitness goals. What’s the benefit? It’s two-fold. Fitness isn’t a one-size-fits-all mentality. No two women are the same – and those of us in our fifties and sixties certainly aren’t in the same place as women in their twenties and thirties. Our bodies are different, and we have to account for these differences when we set our fitness goals. The benefit here is that if we take the time to recognize and set smaller, realistic goals, we’re more likely to accomplish them.
