| NEW YORK, Jan. 25
/PRNewswire/ -- Super Bowl Sunday's is here-and what
better time to blow-off your new year's resolution of eating
healthy and losing some weight. Right? As more than 90 million
Americans-and nearly a billion worldwide-gear up to watch TV's
biggest event of the year, we plan parties predicting the
collapse of our new year's weight-loss goals. Not so fast!
With those big-guy pro's gearing up for Super Bowl XLII, so
can you. Don't time-out from your health goals-play smart. Dr.
Wendy Bazilian, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet (Rodale/Jan
2008/ $25.95/Hardcover) can help you make savvy nutritional
choices.
1. Get a game plan. Players gear up for game day...you can
too. Think about your progress and staying on track. Jot down
a few key plays in your playbook: What's my weight? When will
I exercise today? If you're hosting the party, decide what
healthy items you'll serve. Or if you're going to a friend's,
plan your choices. Tackle the day with the winning mindset.
2. Get moving. Game time is 6 pm ET. That's plenty of time
for a morning hike or a pre-game flag football game with your
kids or pals. Rev up your energy, get your game face and show
your team spirit actively. You can burn 200-300 calories in 30
minutes of activity-enough to balance that extra slice of
pizza, chili, pint of beer or dessert later.
3. Snacking SuperFoods-style. Gourmet and exciting can also
be healthy and nutritious! Add pizzazz with colorful
SuperFoods vegetables, innovative low-fat dips and scrumptious
finger foods. You can spruce-up your guacamole and be hip with
mini pizzas and tasty baked tortillas chips alongside
hit-of-the-party salsa. Score a touchdown with SuperFoods
fruit-with grilled fruits, fruit kebabs and even
football-shaped watermelon slices.
4. Show your football fashion savvy. Planning on wearing
the oversized jersey of your favorite player? Don't! A baggy
team jersey makes it easier to get off track. Wear jeans or
fitted pants with your logo gear. And absolutely do not wear
loose-fitting, elastic waistband sweatpants! These allow you
to expand as you go ... dieter's disaster!
Be victorious with a good offensive and defensive strategy
going into the game. Don't be intercepted and keep focused on
the healthy win.
Dr. Wendy Bazilian is a doctor of public health and
nutrition and registered dietitian. She is owner of Bazilian's
Health Clinic in San Diego and the Nutrition Specialist at the
renowned Golden Door spa and fitness resort in Escondido, CA. |
