Summer is here in many areas of the country and with the Memorial Day Weekend starting today many of you will be hitting the beach. Remember to take your sun screen, bottled water and if possible pack some sliced apples, oranges and berries. Sitting in the sun will dehydrate you. The water and fruit will keep you hydrated and feeling full. Stay away from the alcohol and sugar loaded drinks.
If at a holiday party or picnic, try to stick with low fat and low calorie items. Have that grilled hamburger without a bun, add lettuce, tomato and onion. Stay away from the hot dogs and salads made with mayonnaise type dressings.
For those of you who might be hosting a party, offer grilled chicken as an alternative to the sodium loaded hot dogs and stay with a simple salad of greens, tomatoes, walnuts, dried cranberries with a choice of dressings.
Stay active; nothing beats a run on the beach in the sand. Great cardio workout as well a wonderful leg toner. Add some push ups for that upper body work and a few crunches wouldn't hurt!! Unless you are an avid runner, be aware of the heat, again keep hydrated and exercise in the early morning when temperatures are lower.
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