For many of us, summer is all about barbecuing. You've probably been to several BBQ's already and summer's just getting started.
I love a good BBQ as much as the next girl, but all that food can really do a number on your waistline. -- So for easy ways to cut out a few calories at your next barbecue, all while still getting to enjoy the food you love read more
| If you do this... | Then you can subtract this... |
|---|---|
| Snack on pretzels instead of potato chips | 70 calories |
| Feast on cut veggies, skip the ranch dip | 120 calories |
| Skip the cheese portion of a cheeseburger, opt to top your burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc. | 100 calories |
| Load up on salads, just not the croutons | 100 calories |
| Drink wine or light beer instead of frozen blended drinks like margaritas and pina coladas | 50-100 calories |
| Skip granny's potato salad -- Opt for healthier sides such as corn on the cob | 70 calories |
| Eat ice cream from a small cup -- Leave the waffle cones (and the mess) for the kids | 90 calories |
| Have one s'more instead of two | 200 calories |
Fit's Tip: If you're heading to a friends for a summer barbecue, offer to bring something. This way you know there will be at least on thing healthy on the menu.
By Malene Birger
Velvet
Marc by Marc Jacobs
We always grill different fruits such as apples, pears, pineapples for appetizers or dessert. A little brown sugar and lemon juice on peaches wrapped in foil and then grilled for 10 minutes is a great dessert!
1Love the Fit Tip. I totally do that. But beware: If your friends are anything like mine, you will be made fun of.
2These are all very good in theory, but very difficult to actually do!
3I'd rather skip the idea of calorie counting during a bbq. The food is way to tasty.
4Good advice, I'm following most of them.
5We always do kabobs- lots of veggies and tofu, no need for cheese or a bun. And I'm pretty sure they way I like my corn- SMOTHERED in butter- isn't low calorie, so I'll stick with potato salad- just made with oil and vinegar instead of mayo. And hommade fruit sorbet for dessert! Yum!
6thanks its good to see hwat cuttinga few things can do overall... one s'more is hard haha--- i think for me none ie easier
7I loveeeeeeee buffets! All you can eat! WAHOOO!
8Those r great tips, I refuse to skip croutons on my salad though.
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