FLY, EAGLES, FLY!
Most football fans would agree that the 2017-18 season has easily become one of the most exciting and action-packed in gridiron history -- full of major upsets and legendary plays that almost guarantee Philadelphia Eagles fans everywhere a phenomenal game at Super Bowl LII! But while you and your buddies are huddled around the flat screen bursting with excitement, make sure that your waist line isn't doing the same from all the yummy food. Here are some tips from Chester County Hospital, to keep you in bounds with your New Year's Resolution during the Big Game this year:
1st Down: Eat Well During the Day
Skipping meals during the day to save up for a party is a definite penalty. Not eating during the day leads to overeating at night. Unless you want to consume your weight in pizza and wings, make sure to eat healthfully throughout the day. This keeps your hunger in check and allows you to graze, not gorge, when faced with a plateful of wings. If you know you have eaten healthy throughout the day, you will be less likely to throw in the towel later in the night.
2nd Down: Eat a Healthy Meal BEFORE You Go to the Party
Eating a healthy snack (low fat, high fiber), such as a salad or a broth-based vegetable soup, before going to a party is insurance that you won't end up eating too much of the wrong things. You will have more control over your choices if you are not starving when you arrive. But while you don't want to completely bench your diet during the game, it is still ok to indulge every once in a while. Moderation is always important when faced with our favorite greasy and fried finger foods. Fill up on the vegetables and shrimp cocktail while having a small amount of the wings, dips and cheese. Consider it a compromise between your weight loss goals and your desire to eat high calorie foods. This way you will be sure to walk away from the game and the table feeling like a winner.
3rd Down: Limit or Avoid Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while trying to watch your weight is like having a flag thrown on an 80 yard touchdown -- fun at first but depressing after the fact. It is high in calories AND it affects your judgment on choosing foods that are lower in calories. Although it is almost impossible to avoid alcohol during the big game, try to make smarter choices on the type of alcohol you consume. Make a plan to limit the number of drinks you will have and commit to have two servings of water for every alcoholic drink.
- Sparkling Water (8 oz.) - 0 Calories
- Cola Soda (12 oz.) - 131 Calories
- Orange Soda (12 oz.) - 170 Calories
- Diet Soda (12 oz.) – 0 Calories
- Red Wine (5 oz.) - 125 Calories
- White Wine (5 oz.) – 120 Calories
- Beer (12 oz.) - 153 Calories
- Light Beer (12 oz.) - 103 Calories
- Nonalcoholic Beer (12 oz.) - 64 Calories
Per CalorieKing.com
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To The Goal:
If you do find that your diet is being sacked by the spread, don't blow the whistle just yet. One day of pizza does not mean definite weight loss failure. When you catch yourself making less than desirable decisions, take a deep breath, grab a celery stick, and move on; reaching your weight loss goal does not happen overnight, and neither does falling off the wagon. Guarantee a weight-loss win this Super Bowl: play the long game and remember to keep yourself focused on a winning season.
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!!!!
Updated from an article originally published on TheTownDish.com