Weekend Warrior

So today is Friday which means it's time to plan for the weekend! Weekends can be tough, our schedules are messed up and more social events often mean more temptation. Beware, failing to plan may lead to things not going as well as you hoped.

In preparation for the weekend, I like to plan my meals and stock my fridge. Friday night is my standard grocery shopping time. (As you can tell, I have a magnificent social life. ;)

This is a routine that works for me, but yours might be different. Any method of increasing your awareness in preparation for the weekend is good. A few ideas:

-Plan your meals

-Stock your fridge

-Plan when and where you'll be active. See out fun activities and combine movement with other things you enjoy like tv time or socializing.

-Keep a regular sleep and meal schedule. (Eating and sleeping at the same time every day regulates our hormones and brain chemicals and helps us avoid unexpected food cravings.)

-If you're heading to a social event that's pot luck friendly, plan to take something with you to eat that will keep you happy and healthy.

And finally, take some time to breathe, take care of yourself, and enjoy your time off!