If you're heading into the weekend feeling dead from your
strenuous work or school week, then listen up! It's time to shake off the
stress from your Monday-Friday schedule so you can celebrate health and embrace
happiness.
Weekend is the perfect time for relaxation, fun, and family
time! However, oftentimes, we tend to put our healthy options behind
during the weekends because we feel like having fun is more important. We
need to remember that being truly healthy is a lifestyle choice, and that even
during weekends, we can all make healthier choices to ensure consistency within
our healthy lifestyles.
There are so many super-simple, positive tricks
you can add into your routine; here are some great ways to be good to yourself
and your body — and you'll reap the benefits of a serious mood boost, too;
- Go into the weekend with a healthy mindset: Go into the weekend thinking you are going to stay on track, you’re more likely to actually stick with your plan that way!
- Start your day off Right: Start your meal with a plate full of salad, not only is it full of nutrients, but it will also curb hunger and keep you from over-eating. Use low calorie dressing for your salad like lemon and vinegar with olive oil. These alternatives are better than using mayonnaise or any other ranch style dressings.
- Go outside: And stay outside! It's good for your eyes, prevents myopia (especially after staring at a screen all day), and will give you a healthy dose of vitamin D. Try an outdoor adventure.
- Active Eating: Choose a normal
restaurant over a buffet to avoid over-eating. Restaurants with a pool or dance
floor are great weekend destinations. A picnic spot or a resort where you can
play different games like table tennis, lawn tennis or basketball are also
great destinations to spend your weekend in a healthy way.
- Order wisely when Eating Out: For starters, order dishes which are grilled, baked and steamed instead of those that are fried. For a main course, choose lean meats, chicken and fish such as salmon and trout instead of lamb or beef. Order at least two side dishes of vegetables. Dishes with tomato, bitter leaves or huckleberry are great choice over those with white or cheese sauce.
- Small Portions are Key: Moderation is the key to keep those extra calories off. Instead of opting for bigger portions, take small portions at one time.
- Fruits after meals: Instead of ice cream or beer take fruits.
- Drink more water: Find a water bottle you love and keep it full all weekend long. Doing so causes a boost in metabolism, and helps with weight-loss goals, improved energy, and glowing skin.
- Disconnect: Turn off your phone and computer
when you can. It will help you relieve stress; we all know that stress =
cortisol, a stress-induced hormone that slows the metabolism and increases fat
retention.
- Try New Social Gatherings: Weekends should not be about food but rather they should be about spending fun time with your loved ones. A movie/ TV-series marathon with friends along with healthy food options like fruits & salads, a game of basketball or football, a trip to the beach or an early morning trek are just as amazing options to spend you weekend in a healthy way. A house party with home cooked food or a cook-off at your place with friends are also great away of making those Sundays exciting.
- Get ZZZ's: Speaking of which, catch up on sleep while you can! It aids in weight loss, energy levels, mood, and overall health.
- Diffuse and unwind with soothing essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus.
- Move a little more: Try a low-key workout to keep your body moving.
- Make some tea: A cup of green tea has ample amounts of magnesium, B vitamins, and L-theanine — the anti-stress trifecta!
- Get organized: Use your downtime to prep healthy meals for the rest of the week, clean up clutter, and eliminate any stressors.
- Try a new workout: Science shows that new exercises aren't just great for your body, but that they're good for your brain, too!
- Meditate often: Set aside time to meditate and clear your mind from your hectic week.
- Set a new goal, and
start planning it:
Have you been thinking about a half marathon? Maybe a backpacking trip? Pick a
date, an event, and a training plan and get started.
- Listen to happy music and go for a run. Music is known to reduce stress!
- Start Fresh on Monday: After the amazing weekend, it is very important to get back to regular eating patterns and diet from Monday. To make up for the extra calories consumed during your weekend, consume a high protein, low carbohydrate diet dinner, low fat cheese, egg white preparations, for two days after that amazing weekend.
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