“It’s estimated that consumers will spend a total of $15.5 billion on food, decor, team apparel, and other items. That works out to about $82.19 per football fan, partygoer, and “commercial watcher.” You can bet that most of that money is going toward food. In fact, Thanksgiving is the only day of the year when Americans eat more than they do on Super Bowl Sunday.” ~Matt Bemer, Time.com/Money
Stacy D. Fehlinger Certified Health Coach Owner ofHealthy 4 Life, LLC
First of all I have to say that we here in the ATL are very excited about the Superbowl this year. Rise up! Go Falcons! Okay, I had to just get that out of the way. So here we have yet another overeating day of the year. You can still cheer on your team and have a great time without adding to your waistline or drinking a little too much and really feeling it on Monday morning. Here are 5 strategy tips for staying on your weight loss plan while watching the big game:
Guest of a Party? If you are attending a Superbowl party, then you can bring a healthy dish to the party and seek out other healthy options such as the fruit and veggie tray. Also, your best choices for staying on track while at a party are to have only 1 slice of pizza or a bowl of chili.
Hosting a Party? You as the host have the ultimate control and can serve all healthy fare. Substitute turkey chili for beef chili or turkey or veggie burgers for beef burgers. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for mayo in various dips and serve a variety of colorful veggies with those lower fat healthier dips.
Don’t Be Too Comfortable: This might be a day that you wear your tightest jeans to the party. You won’t be able to eat too much without feeling miserable. I’ve used this strategy a time or two myself when I knew I would be really tempted by the buffet of party food.
Choose Your Alcohol Wisely: Of course, you want to have an adult beverage during the game and your best choices are either a light beer or a glass of wine. To keep that hangover at bay and to remain hydrated (*remember all alcohol dehydrates you) drink a glass of water between each alcoholic beverage.
Remember that Monday is a New Day: Okay, you totally had the best intention of eating healthy and drinking in moderation for Superbowl, but then your team was losing and you lost your willpower. No worries, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and continue your normal healthy eating and exercise routine on Monday.
Enjoy the game and may those Falcons beat the Patriots!
Healthy Regards, Stacy
Join theHealthy 4 Life Love Your Body Clean Eating Challenge Challenge Dates: February 1st – February 21st
What is the Challenge?
A FREE closed Facebook Accountability Group
I will provide clean eating tips, motivational advice and recipes throughout the 21-day challenge.
You are responsible to be an involved participant in the challenge group by sharing any recipes you try and any questions you may have about clean eating.
One winner will be selected to win a FREE online workshop to help you reach your health and wellness goals! The winner will be someone that has been an active participant in the accountability group. LET’S SHOW SOME BODY LOVE AND MAKE IT A HABIT TO EAT CLEAN IN 2017!
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Healthy 4 Life Healthy Superbowl Recipe: Lemon-Drop Chicken Wings
These delightfully lemony chicken wings are perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties, and even a budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
Ingredients 1/2 cup vodka 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips trimmed off
Preparation
In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine vodka, lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt. Add the chicken wings and mix to coat. Cover bowl or seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 9- by 13-in. baking pan with two layers of foil. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the pan, and pour the marinade evenly over all. Bake until meat is well browned and pulling away from the bone, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
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Don’t Be Too Comfortable:
hangover at bay and to remain hydrated (*remember all alcohol dehydrates you) drink a glass of water between each alcoholic beverage.
Enjoy the game and may those 
advice and recipes throughout the 21-day challenge.
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