Happy Hour

A reward for a hard work week, gathering with friends to kick off the weekend!  Regardless of where and when we celebrate Happy Hour, this seemingly innocent ritual might not be as harmless as it appears -- at least not to your diet.
If we are not careful, we can eat too much and drink too much. This can lead to a bunch of unhappy hours for our waistlines. We need to practice a little self-control, so if Happy Hour is on your agenda drink in these ways to keep it happy!

Some Healthy Tips for Happy Hour

1. Plan Ahead - make sure you eat a healthy breakfast and a substantial lunch. Get plenty of protein via eggs or lean turkey breast on whole grain bread. Protein will fill you up and keep you satisfied for a long time and this will keep you from falling prey to the unhealthy snacks at the bar. The extra food in your belly just might slow the absorption of alcohol.

2.  Hands up!!........Step away from the Buffet!! - Most bars will offer FREE food during Happy Hour (nothing is free you will pay for it with your health over time). This entices you spend more time and eat more... . If you did plan ahead and had something to eat, you will be less tempted to eat the unhealthy spread food out before you. If you must indulge, try to make wise choices. For example the meat, fruit t and veggie tray until your able to apply the right nutrition for your body.

3. Move Around/ Dance - Get up!! Sitting at the bar for long periods of time will encourage you to drink more. Walk around, mingle and meet new friends. Take a walk outside and get some fresh air………DANCE!! Grab your friends, the lady sitting in the corner by herself, or just get out there alone and start moving to the music. Get out there and burn those calories your body has intake.

4. Drink Water - Be sure to drink plenty of WATER!!! Limit your alcohol to two or three drinks and then make the switch to ALL water!! Your body will start to flush out the alcohol out your system!!!