memorial day

So you promised yourself that you would limit yourself to just one hot dog, two bites of potato salad and one small slice of cherry pie during this Memorial Day barbeque; but two hot dogs, one cheeseburger, four beers, and a half a pie later, you’re wondering how will you ever undue some of the damage you just devoured?

But don’t worry! Even though you’ve been hard at work preparing for bikini season, which is just a  mere few weeks away, we have five surefire ways to get you right back on track with your beach plans.

1) Don’t Starve: Resist the temptation to fast the day following your Memorial Day binge. You run the risk of sending your metabolism on a roller coaster ride and you also set yourself up for another gorge fest. Instead, opt for reducing the amount of calories and portions of food while increasing the frequency of when you eat. Aim for five small meals a day at about 200 – 300 calories each.

Just a few of our top recipe picks for the holiday. They promise to be tasty and take the guilt out of Memorial Weekend.

Grilled Rosemary Chicken – A savory, roasted flavor. 4 Weight Watchers Points, 194 Calories, 1g Carbs.

Grilled Pork Roast – Be patient with this one, that slow-cooked flavor is worth the wait. 5 Weight Watchers Points, 228 Calories, 0g Carbs.

Grilled Red Snapper with Herb Pesto – The bold pesto flavor is a perfect compliment. 4.5 Weight Watchers Points, 189 Calories, 7g Carbs.