For many of us, summer is all about barbecuing. You've probably been to several BBQ's already and summer's just getting started.
I love a good BBQ as much as the next girl, but all that food can really do a number on your waistline. -- So for easy ways to cut out a few calories at your next barbecue, all while still getting to enjoy the food you love read more
| If you do this... | Then you can subtract this... |
|---|---|
| Snack on pretzels instead of potato chips | 70 calories |
| Feast on cut veggies, skip the ranch dip | 120 calories |
| Skip the cheese portion of a cheeseburger, opt to top your burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc. | 100 calories |
| Load up on salads, just not the croutons | 100 calories |
| Drink wine or light beer instead of frozen blended drinks like margaritas and pina coladas | 50-100 calories |
| Skip granny's potato salad -- Opt for healthier sides such as corn on the cob | 70 calories |
| Eat ice cream from a small cup -- Leave the waffle cones (and the mess) for the kids | 90 calories |
| Have one s'more instead of two | 200 calories |
Fit's Tip: If you're heading to a friends for a summer barbecue, offer to bring something. This way you know there will be at least on thing healthy on the menu.
We always grill different fruits such as apples, pears, pineapples for appetizers or dessert. A little brown sugar and lemon juice on peaches wrapped in foil and then grilled for 10 minutes is a great dessert!
