07/05/2025
Summer is a time for fun, family, and friends! Food and drink are such an easy way to bring people together and spread joy, and I want to make sure you get to enjoy all aspects of it!
Instead of focusing on losing weight this summer, here’s 5 ways to reduce summer weight gain:
1. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝.
The chances of becoming dehydrated increase in the summer. While most people know of the immediate health consequences that can occur due to dehydration (passing out, headaches, nausea), the association between dehydration and weight gain is often not as well known. Depleting your body of the fluids it needs, leads to your body going into starvation mode. Make sure also to avoid excessive drinking of beverages with caffeine and sugar as they can cause dehydration quicker.
2. 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞.
With the summer months filled with more activities, we lose our daily routines. If you don’t have a specific job or activity to get up for, it’s easy to sleep late, watch too much TV, and snack more than usual. Make sure your summer days have some structure. Try getting up at the same time each day and eating meals at set times. Plan activities for specific times.
3. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲.
When we’re bored, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing nothing and feeling low on energy. In addition to helping you avoid over-opening your fridge, try filling your days with things that can give you a sense of accomplishment.
4. 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞.
Don’t let the summer heat cancel your exercise. Great ways to beat the heat when exercising include swimming, indoor basketball, or indoor exercise classes. If a gym isn’t your scene, try bowling or an indoor dance class. If you love being outdoors, visit a local pool or take a hike when weather permits.
5. 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞.
Cold alcoholic beverages can help temporarily cool down. Unfortunately, they can also cause dehydration and weight gain. Alcoholic beverages tend to have empty calories that offer zero nutritional benefits.
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