LONG WEEKEND NUTRITION TIPS

Happy long weekend CrossFit Barrie

As we are on track with our nutrition goals, most of us have been developing a high degree of self monitoring and tracking food consumption. We have learnt that we can eat according to our meal plans and/or macros as best we can with foods we enjoy and still see the results we’re looking to achieve.

Long weekends are a time for relaxation, friends and family. If you enjoy tracking your food, go ahead and keep on it, we’re rooting for you. For others, if you’d like to put the scale away this weekend, let’s do it and move to a simpler approach - measuring with our eyes and hands.

Tips for BBQ’s & Restaurants

Some of us may find ourselves at a restaurant patio or having a BBQ with loved ones this weekend. Here are some quick tips for you:

1. All dressings should come on the side - trust me it matters. Dip your fork in the dressing, then in the food.

2. Always choose protein and veggies first if consuming alcohol with your meals. Remember a beer can be up to 30 grams of carbohydrates.

3. Drink lots of water, especially before eating.

4. Drink casein protein and eat rice cakes before you go out so you’re not crushing the snack tray when you’re not actually hungry.

5. ENJOY the meal. Try to eat intuitively, I promise you’ll be happier when you wake up in the morning.

It’s important to know that if you fall off track this weekend, you are the only one that can get back on track. Believe in yourself and remember your long term goals. Each and everyone of you have lost weight or improved performance over the years with your eating habits. One meal, one weekend, one social event will not derail your progress. Those that are most successful are the ones strong enough to make the choice to get back on track after their social events have finished.

Have a wonderful Canada Day Weekend from all of us at CrossFit Barrie and enjoy some good food!

Coach Katie