If you want to keep your Memorial Day lite and lovely, here are five tips for cutting the fat out of your BBQ celebration! Remember, technically Memorial Day is about memories, not meat, so have a memorable time laughing and lounging with your friends WITHOUT sacrificing your metabolism.
1) Skip the hamburger bun. A hamburger bun contains 120 calories full of white flour that will not fill you up! Skip the bun and opt for a slice of yummy protein-full American cheese for 80 calories instead.
2) Do not put butter on your corn on the cob. I absolutely love crispy, yummy corn on the cob at BBQ's, but the taste is so sweet, you really don't need to add extra butter to the mix. By skipping butter, you spare yourself and additional 36 calories. If you must add flavoring, try lemon pepper spice instead.
3) Easy on the booze. Limit yourself to one alcoholic beverage then stick to sparkling water for the rest of the BBQ. One nice glass of sangria or keg beer is really all you need to get in the celebratory mood, and as I said, Memorial Day is about creating memories, not blacking out.
4) Have a lighter dessert. I adore festive foods, and would never suggest skipping a burger on Memorial Day. However, there's no need to top things off with a brownie or cookies that really don't relate to this celebratory day. If you want to get in the spirit with some festive main fare, go light on dessert. I am bringing a delicious low-cal sour cream strawberry shortcake to all my BBQ's to treat my friends to a liter dessert option. Fresh fruit kebabs are another great low-fat Memorial Day treat.
5) Add an exercise component to your Memorial Day BBQ. A neighborhood walk or game of backyard volleyball or croquet helps keep the festivities going and burns calories at the same time.
Most of all, have a wonderful safe three-day weekend! Happy Memorial Day!
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