A client with weight-loss goals recently told me she was having difficulty maintaining proper nutrition. She had remained consistent with her resistance and cardiovascular training but nutrition was taking a major hit. The result? She completely stopped losing weight. After talking further, I learned the majority of her "extra" calorie consumption came on weekends when she was meeting friends for dinner and drinks.
Sound familiar? In today's society, many social engagements include unhealthy finger-foods and calorie-heavy beverages. Does this mean we must become hermits in order to lose weight? Of course not! But we must become smarter when it comes to weekend fun. To help ensure Monday's weigh-ins are every bit as successful as Friday's, practice the following strategies:
1) Plan: If certain engagements test your will-power, know beforehand what each weekend will entail and plan accordingly. Attend the gatherings that are most important, and take a rain-check for all others.
2) Prepare: In the days leading up to and immediately after a less than perfect nutrition day, prepare your body. A couple of intense circuit-training sessions will surely prepare your metabolism for a little extra work!
3) Execute: On the day of the event, remember the hard work you've recently put in to get there. Then, make smart decisions to ensure your hard work isn't entirely erased.
Weight-loss is all about having many small victories over time. A few strong and consistent weeks quickly become stronger, more consistent months and that is how weight-loss goals are achieved!
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