Summer Eating Strategies

You’ve heard about the importance of nutrition. Every day, we hear about the best things for you and the worst things for you. At the end of the day, do you know what is going to be the best thing for you? The thing that you are going to stick with is going to be the best thing for you. It’s that simple. You can worry about what is “right” or what you are “supposed to do”, but if you don’t do them consistently, they aren’t going to bring you the results you are looking for.

In other words, you need a strategy. A strategy brings the results you have in mind and helps you put them into action. This is a challenge because we all need to have our own strategy in order to stick with it. This is just a quick look at some ways that you can use your strategy to get the results you are looking for this summer.

Strategy 1: Buy fresh

The summer months offer the best in produce. You can find the ripest fruits and the tastiest vegetables. You can go to farmer’s markets, small produce stands and right to the farm if you want to. But that’s not the only place to find good produce. Your regular supermarket is going to have more choices and they are even going to have deals on fresh items that they can only keep around for so long before they go bad. They are dying for you to buy more fresh fruits and veggies, so they are often on sale and always tasty. This is also a great time to try something new.

Strategy 2: Grill out

The summer barbeque has gotten a bit of a bad name because of some of our traditional foods. Most grills that I’ve seen can cook more than just burgers and brats. Lean meats like chicken, fish and even steaks can be a great way to fill that need for hearty protein. Also, veggies can be cooked in a variety of ways either right on the grill, in a grill basket or on a skewer. Try some new
marinades and seasonings on your meat. Each meal can feel like something fun instead of “just another boring dinner.”

Strategy 3: Eat like you’re wearing a bathing suit

This sounds funny, but it actually works for many people. In fact, I've written an entire article on this strategy. I was talking to someone about their eating routines when they said: “I don’t want to eat too much when I’m wearing my bathing suit”. It makes sense doesn’t it? When we are at the lake, pool or even a backyard function, the less clothing we are wearing, the less we want to eat. You don’t have to starve yourself and it’s not just about how you look in that suit. It is about how you feel. It is easy to put on a baggy sweater and eat a lot. It is also easier to eat a smaller amount when we are wearing a bathing suit. Give it a try this summer. (See archive for complete article: http://bwchealthcoach.blogspot.com/2009/12/act-like-youre-in-bathing-suit.html)

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