Summer stay slim tips to avoid binges

July 4, 10:34 PMMilwaukee Wellness ExaminerRica Lewis

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Summer is the perfect time to get slim, and for those who aspire to stay slim—avoid binges. This may require you to use caution at the custard stand, and beware of too many backyard barbeques.

Spice up your diet
When a dieter has been well behaved for a period of time, the leafy greens and protein shakes become a bit tedious and tasteless. So for the sake of variety, vigilance, and red velvet cake--spice up your diet. This is important because eating the same hum-drum foods can cause even the most diligent dieter to binge. And making room for a few naughty bites will help you manage your weight in the long run because you will feel less deprived and able to control your appetites. Consider a 200 calorie snack every day, or on workout days a bit more. But don’t go overboard, and be sure not to sacrifice a great stint on the treadmill for a box of Twinkies (those calories add up quickly).

Substitutions
Another way to stay slim is to treat yourself without sabotaging your diet. Substituting fatty, calorie laden chips, cookies, and snacks with more modest choices. Read the labels, avoid too much sugar, salt, and fat and find treats that will make you happy without making you heavy.

Shop smarter
The first rule to summer slim shopping is NEVER shop hungry. Going to the store famished is a sure way to end up with a surplus of goodies that are neither healthy nor economical. It’s amazing how fast the budget can expand on an empty stomach. Shop smarter—eat before your trip.

These are just a few strategies for staying slim and avoiding binges this summer. Employing your individual tactics may also help you bypass the bakery and keep binges at bay.