According to the research journal Obesity, weekends mean more than two days off. People between the ages of 19 and 50 were found to consume 115 more calories on both Saturday and Sunday than any other day of the week. Maybe it is the lack of structure that leads us to eat more, but I say, use your extra weekend free time to stay healthy. Here's how:
- Work out more: Schedule a long workout since you have more free time. Go for a hike with your husband or 30-mile bike ride with your gal pals. More of a gym rat? Try taking back-to-back group classes at your gym.
- Shop for healthy foods: Take time to write out a list then head to the grocery store to fill your pantry and fridge with healthy foods. Make an adventure out of grocery shopping by going to your local farmers market — extra points if you bike there.
- Experiment with healthy cooking: Use your free time to experiment with healthy recipes. Cooking your own food means you are in charge of the ingredients. Plus spending time in the kitchen can be very relaxing. Put on some tunes and get to chopping.
Most importantly, you need to remember your goals and stay on track. Weekends may mean you don't have to show up at the office, but you do need to stay active in your own life.
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Martick Jewellery
115 extra calories really isn't THAT many more calories...you can burn them off fairly easily, IMHO. Especially since weekends also usually mean having more free time to take a long walk or go for a bike ride. I usually try to stick to my routine on the weekend anyway...I don't like to just eat whatever and not work out on my days off.
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