Since this past weekend was Memorial Day, that means the summer barbeques and picnics have officially begun! Praise the Lord our 3 months of warm weather is FINALLY here!!
Summer is my favorite time of the year for many reasons, but one of the things I most look forward to is parties with friends at the beach. While this is super fun and an awesome time, it can be a little taxing on some of us with our health goals. Having pasta salad and hot dogs is great in May and then mid- July comes and you’ve already eaten 10 hot dogs over the recommended ‘1 hot dog a year’ limit, and it feels that if you just look at another pasta salad your shorts may bust open. Or at least this is how I feel…
To keep myself on track with my healthy lifestyle during the summer party sessions, I make sure I always come prepared. I come with healthy food options. I offer to bring foods and side dishes to share so that I know that I will always have healthy choices. Continue reading “Summer Picnic Essentials” →