Our weekends start on Friday evening. This is when we look forward to spending more time with our family and friends. We want to relax before the next working week begins. However, some of us notice that on Monday morning they are heavier than they were two days before.
The issue: You turn your weekends into a never-ending party
Is that really all you can think of doing on weekend? Come on, you can’t be as primitive in your approach. Partying includes various beverages. Most of them are unhealthy. You tend to consume too much wine, beer, cocktails and other alcohol drinks. When your mind is sober, your ability to make the right food choices is much better. After downing a glass of wine you’ll always eat more food. And, as a rule, that food won’t be as healthy. After such a weekend you’ll weight more than before for sure!
The solution: First of all, decide where you are going to party – home, your friends or some other place. Whichever location you prefer, never drink on an empty stomach. If you plan on partying on weekend, prepare or order dishes that are rich in protein and replace unhealthy snacks with their healthier alternatives. Instead of salty potato chips, have baked potatoes. Have a variety of salads and use spices to make your food more delicious. Try to control the amount of fats and carbs in your meals. If possible, replace sodas with plain water.
The Issue: You sleep too late
We believe that weekends are given for us to catch up with sleep. However, this is just a myth and you can have plenty of sleep every day if you know how to organize your life. Find balance and do not waste your weekends. If you go to sleep after midnight on weekends, then it is very possible than you tend to overeat. Go to bed earlier. You will then let your body rest. Besides, you will not need snacks and wake up the next morning much earlier feeling fully refreshed and looking good.
The solution: Have a regular sleep patterns. Do not break the normal setup and go to bed at the same time even on weekends. Stop consuming carbs at least three hours before bedtime and set aside your unhealthy snacks. Keep them for the daytime rather than night. If you eat sugary, fatty and salty foods before sleep, you will inevitably gain weight in a very short period of time. If you feel hungry after 8p.m., we suggest you should opt for lean protein and non-starchy vegetables. Unhealthy snacks cause food cravings and in the morning you’ll probably wake up feeling ruined and having a headache.
