The Square Life

It’s Summer again and you know what that means? It’s Barbeque time. However, since you probably spent all Spring working on your 6-pack abs, it would be a shame to turn your tummy into a keg. These 5 tips should help keep you looking like Rocky Balboa as opposed to Al Roker come barbeque time.

Drink water with your meal. Doctors recommend drinking eight 8-oz glasses of water daily. Soda is full of sugar, and is essentially empty calories.

Although it is rewarding to consume your body weight in steak, try eating a smaller portion along with some veggies.

Eat more fruits as opposed to just drinking fruit juice. Fruit juice tends to have a lot of sugar and preservatives.

Eat plenty of salad but don’t go overboard on the dressing. Dressing has a lot of calories and can quickly turn your healthy salad into a nightmare for your waistline.

Don’t forget the gym. It’s a great way to burn excess calories. If you don’t have gym access, start a walking program. Not only will this keep you lean, it will also keep your heart healthy.