Smart Comebacks For Common Diet Splurges Your Health Journal ...

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?I?m a big believer in enjoying your life,? says registered dietitian Jim White, RD, founder of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios in Virginia Beach, Va., and a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. No matter how well you?re doing with your weight-loss plan, the day will come when you have a special event or a strong craving for an old favorite that can lead to diet slipups ? and that?s okay. In fact, some dietitians argue in favor of cheat days, when you can enjoy foods on your no-go list in small quantities to avoid binging on forbidden foods later on or feeling deprived.

When it comes to cheat days, White?s philosophy is pragmatic: Budget your calories according to your plans, and give yourself a break if you do splurge spontaneously. Whether it?s fatty French fries, sweets, or a few glasses of vino that got you off track, recover well with these tips.

Skip Saturated Fat After a Burger

If you made a cheeseburger at home, you could pick a lean beef, turkey, or garden patty; veggie toppings; and maybe a whole-wheat bun. But restaurant versions often feature a half-pound of beef and high-calorie extras, such as cheese, bacon, fried onions, and mayonnaise or special dressing.

Get back on track: Balance out the burger over the next few days by avoiding red meat to scale down your saturated fat intake. This also means redoubling your efforts to go no- or low-fat with dairy foods, another serious source of saturated fat. Compensate for your diet slipups by filling up on low-calorie fruits and vegetables, advises Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD, author of Eating Free: The Carb-Friendly Way to Lose Inches, Embrace Your Hunger, and Keep the Weight Off for Good.

Hydrate After French Fries

Are these crispy sticks of greasy goodness your guilty pleasure? At home you can bake sweet potato fries with barely any oil for weight loss, but when you?re out with friends, it?s the deep-fried white potato loaded with salt and doused in salty (and surprisingly sugary) ketchup.

Get back on track: First, hydrate! French fries are high in sodium, which causes you to retain water. ?This will cause bloating, and one cure is hydration,? Villacorta explains. Next, make yourself a light, healthy breakfast that?s full of bloat-beating foods, such as fresh vegetables, fruit, and lemon juice. For the next few days, skip sodium-laden items, such as processed and prepared foods, lunch meats, and condiments.

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