Sister to Sister

When you’re watching what you eat, it pays to be extra vigilant on weekends. One study revealed that weekends are when many people consume extra calories, largely from alcohol and fat. These lax weekend habits can negate positive strides made during the week, and that can make losing weight difficult. A few quick fixes: Start weekend mornings with a heart healthy breakfast, bring along healthy snacks when you’re out and about, and be strategic when eating in a restaurant.

Source: Influence of weekend lifestyle patterns on body weight. Racette SB, Weiss EP, Schechtman KB, Steger-May K, Villareal DT, Obert KA, Holloszy JO. Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.