Just as you think the eating temptations and binges are over, Superbowl Sunday rears it’s ugly face. I don’t really care about football and probably won’t even be watching the game. Our house is a hockey house! However, since I know a lot of you WILL be watching the game, here’s some tips to make it through the day without regretting all the choices you made the next day.
Bring Your Own Food – I suggest this for any get together. I always bring a fruit or veggie/hummus tray when I go to parties. That way I know for sure that there will be things I can eat and not worry about. Look for a healthy dip or quick snacks you can bring for everyone to enjoy. People might not think of putting these options out today but you’d be surprised how many people will gravitate to what you brought. It’s also easier to say no to the fried food tray when the fruit tray is sitting right next to it.
Stand up! – Force yourself to stand while you eat. You will burn more calories standing while you eat, but that’s not the full point behind this tip. If you force yourself to stand while you eat, you’ll do less ‘robotic shoveling’ into your mouth while watching the game. Also, when you get sick of standing, you’ll have to stop eating to sit down. This is an easy trick that I find myself naturally doing at parties now.
Don’t bring the bag – When you’re eating, portion everything out! DO NOT BRING THE BAG TO THE COUCH. You’ll find yourself ‘robotically shoveling’ into your mouth and the next thing you know, the whole bag is gone. Don’t even sit next to someone who has done this. Just don’t do it.
Eat Once – DO NOT GRAZE. Load up one plate and only eat that. Grazing adds up. As soon as you walk in the door or your party, the food will probably already be out. Then there will be a meal in the middle of the game. Then deserts. If you eat a full plate at each one of these times, you’ll be WAY over your calories. Eat once. If you get hungry again (Because I hear this whole superbowl thing takes the whole day) then eat another meal, but don’t graze!
If you’re still feeling like today might kick you off your course, check out this superbowl exercise routine. It would be great fun to get the whole family involved and even teach a few people the actual rules and calls in football!
