Greetings! Here are some tips for eating at a BBQ during the July 4th Holiday:
1) If you are not sure what kind of food will be served at the BBQ, eat something on your plan before you go. This way you won’t feel so famished that you eat the first thing you see! And you can then pick and choose wisely!
2) Consider bringing a low carb appetizer to munch on like cheese and veggies.
3) If you want to drink alcohol (and it’s on your plan), wine or champagne are good choices as they are generally low in carbs. But don’t overdo it!!! And remember to drink a full glass of water before and after your drink!
4) Plan ahead if possible, meaning that you limit your carb intake before going to the BBQ so that you can eat good carbs when you get there and still be within your daily plan.
5) If you really just HAVE TO HAVE a specific higher carb food, eat it…..but try to limit yourself to a bite or two. If you find yourself eating the whole thing……get back on track the very next day!
6) If you are given a plate that already has a hamburger with a bun on it….just eat the hamburger and toss the bun. (I like cheese on my burger!)
7) Bring someone with you who also follows a low carb lifestyle so that you can support each other with healthy eating.
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, Low Carb and Safe July 4th weekend! Till next time…….
