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When you’re on a roll health-wise, the weekends can be your toughest challenge. It’s easy to say “yes” to going out to eat with friends (and then overeating or drinking too much) or skipping a workout to attend an event or social gathering. However, there are ways to fight back against these pressures and continue to make progress when it comes to your health — without sacrificing your social life.
It’s all about your mindset. As a weight-loss coach, I spend a lot of time working with my clients on changing their mindset about healthy living so that it’s more attainable and less of a burden, especially on the weekends, which are supposed to be “fun” and “relaxing.”
To do this, we create habits that fit into the weekend mentality. Forcing yourself to stick to the same workout routine you follow during the week or prohibiting yourself from enjoying a glass of wine or ice cream cone will only result in feeling deprived.
I’ve created a list of ways to stay on track — and not sabotage your progress on the weekends — that will still allow you to enjoy yourself without going off the rails. The more you practice these healthy habits, the easier they’ll become!
Plan a fun activity that involves some form of movement
One way to ensure that you don’t miss out on exercise is to incorporate it into your weekend plans. If you like to take a break on the weekends, that’s fine. There are plenty of lower-intensity activities that involve moving without feeling like exercise. Try taking a walk into town, going on a bike ride with your family, or planning an outing to the driving range or batting cages with friends.
One of my favorite things to do is to walk to the farmer’s market with a friend and get a green juice. It’s active, it’s social and it always boosts my mood. I encourage my clients to stay active…
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